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Term
AHTANUM
Definition

Pedigree: Open pollination. Developed by Select Botanicals

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Floral, earthy, citrus and grapefruit tones Possible Substitutions: Cascade

Typical Beer Styles: Pale Ale

Additional Information: Named in honor of the area where Charles Carpenter established the first hop farm in 1869.

Storage Stability: Fair to Good

Alpha Acids: 5.7 - 6.3%

Beta Acids: 5.0 - 6.5%

Co-Humulone: 30 - 35%

General Trade Perception: Used for its aromatic properties and moderate bittering qualities

Term
AMARILLO
Definition

Pedigree: Privately grown and registered

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Floral, tropical, and citrus (lemon, orange and grapefruit) characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe® Typical Beer Styles: IPA

Additional Information: Limited acreage and availability.

Storage Stability: Good

Alpha Acids: 8.0 - 11.0%

Beta Acids: 6.0 - 7.0%

Co-Humulone: 21 - 24%

General Trade Perception: Viewed as a Cascade type

Term
BITTER GOLD
Definition

Pedigree: Lineage includes Bullion, Comet, Brewer's Gold, Fuggle

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: No specific aroma characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Galena Nugget

Typical Beer Styles: All Styles

Additional Information: Contains higher alpha acid levels than Nugget and Galena. Released in 1999. Storage Stability: ~56.5% after six months

Alpha Acids: 15.44 - 18.84%

Beta Acids: 6.13 - 8.01%

Co-Humulone: 36 - 41%

General Trade Perception: A 'super-alpha variety' with excellent bittering potential

Term
BRAVO
Definition

Pedigree: Second generation super high alpha variety

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Pleasant fruity and floral aroma characteristics Possible Substitutions: Columbus Magnum Nugget Typical Beer Styles: American-style Pale Ale

Additional Information: Developed by the Hopsteiner Breeding Company and released in 2006.

Storage Stability: 60 - 70% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 14.0 - 17.0%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 5.0%

Co-Humulone: 29 - 34%

General Trade Perception: Excellent bittering hop with good resistance to powdery mildew

Term
BREWER’S GOLD
Definition

Pedigree: An English variety and sibling of Bullion Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Spicy, fruity characteristics, black currant Possible Substitutions: Chinook Galena Nugget

Typical Beer Styles: Ale

Additional Information: Limited acreage in the United States; developed by Professor Salmon in 1934. Storage Stability: Poor

Alpha Acids: 8.0 - 10.0%

Beta Acids: 3.5 - 4.5%

Co-Humulone: 40 - 48%  

General Trade Perception: Mainly used as a bittering hop

Term
BULLION
Definition

Pedigree: Wild Manitoba BB1 x OR (open pollinated) Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Strong and zesty blackcurrant characteristics Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold Chinook Columbus Galena Northern Brewer

Typical Beer Styles: Stout

Additional Information: A major hop variety since the mid-1940s, however, product ceased in 1985 due to super alpha hops with better storage stability.

Storage Stability: Poor

Alpha Acids: 6.7 - 12.9%

Beta Acids: 3.7 - 9.1%

Co-Humulone: ~39%

General Trade Perception: Commonly used in darker beers

Term
CASCADE
Definition

Pedigree: Open pollination of a Fuggle seedling, derived from Fuggle and Serebrianka

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Medium intense floral, citrus and grapefruit tones

Possible Substitutions: Ahtanum™ Amarillo® Centennial

Typical Beer Styles: American-style Pale Ale

Additional Information: First commercial hop from the USDA-ARS breeding program; bred in 1956 and realeased in 1972

Storage Stability: 48 - 52% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 4.5 - 7.0%

Beta Acids: 4.5 - 7.0%

Co-Humulone: 33 - 40%

General Trade Perception: An aroma variety with well-balanced bittering potential, good for dry hopping

Term
CASHMERE
Definition

Pedigree: Daughter of Cascade and containing Northern Brewer germplasm through the male parent

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Mild, herbal aroma

Additional Information: Released by Washington State University in 2013.

Storage Stability: ~75%

Alpha Acids: 7.7 - 9.1%

Beta Acids: 6.4 - 7.1%

Co-Humulone: 22 - 24%

General Trade Perception: Contains a higher alpha acid content than Cascade and twice as much humulene. Provides smooth bitterness with mild aroma.

Term
CENTENNIAL
Definition

Pedigree: Derived from 3/4 Brewer's Gold and contributions of Fuggle, East Kent Golding and others Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Medium intensity floral and citrus (lemon) tones

Possible Substitutions: Cascade Chinook Columbus Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ale

Additional Information: Bred in 1974 and released in 1990.

Storage Stability: 60 - 65% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 9.5 - 11.5%

Beta Acids: 3.5 - 4.5%

Co-Humulone: 28 - 30%

General Trade Perception: Very balanced, sometimes called a super Cascade

Term
CHELAN
Definition

Pedigree: Daughter of Galena

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Mild floral and citrus characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Galena Nugget

Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ale

Additional Information: Developed by the John I Haas, Inc. breeding company and released in 1994

Storage Stability: ~80% alpha remaining after 6 months Alpha Acids: 12.0 - 14.5%

Beta Acids: 8.5 - 9.8%

Co-Humulone: 33 - 35%

General Trade Perception: Similar to Galena but with higher alpha acids

Term
CHINOOK
Definition

Pedigree: Cross between Petham Golding and a high alpha USDA male

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Distinct, medium intensity spice and pine characteristics with subtle notes of grapefruit

Possible Substitutions: Columbus Northern Brewer Nugget

Typical Beer Styles: American-style Pale Ale

Additional Information: Increasingly popular among craft brewers; released in 1985.

Storage Stability: 65 - 70% of alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 12.0 - 14.0%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 4.0%

Co-Humulone: 29 - 34%

General Trade Perception: A high alpha hop with acceptable aroma

Term
CITRA
Definition

Pedigree: Comprised of Hallertau Mittelfrüh, US Tettnang, Brewer's Gold and East Kent Golding

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Strong citrus and tropical tones of grapefruit, melon, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit and lychee Typical Beer Styles: IPA

Additional Information: Developed by the Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007.

Storage Stability: ~75% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 11.0 - 13.0%

Beta Acids: 3.5 - 4.5%

Co-Humulone: 22 - 24%

General Trade Perception: One of the most popular new varieties, known for its intense flavor and aroma characteristics

Term
CLUSTER
Definition

Pedigree: Unknown- suggested hybridization of imported varieties and indigenous male hops

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Strong floral and spicy characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Galena

Typical Beer Styles: Stout

Additional Information: Often used in the reproduction of historical styles.

Storage Stability: ~84% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 5.5 - 8.5%

Beta Acids: 4.5 - 5.5%

Co-Humulone: 36 - 42%

General Trade Perception: Excellent general purpose variety with balanced bittering and aroma potential

Term
COLUMBIA
Definition

Pedigree: A descendant of Fuggle and sister selection of Willamette Brewing Usage Aroma

Aroma: Subtle earth and mild fruit tones

Possible Substitutions: Fuggle

Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ale

Storage Stability: Very Good

Alpha Acids: 6.8 - 11.5%

Beta Acids: 2.9 - 5.6%

Co-Humulone: ~40%

General Trade Perception: Aroma characteristics are similar to Fuggle

Term
COLUMBUS
Definition

Pedigree: A descendant of Nugget

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Pungent, black pepper, licorice characteristics with subtle citrus overtones

Possible Substitutions: Chinook Galena Millennium Nugget

Typical Beer Styles: Pale Ale

Additional Information: Part of "CTZ" with Tomahawk® and Zeus.

Storage Stability: ~52% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 14.0 - 16.0%

Beta Acids: 4.0 - 5.0%

Co-Humulone: 30 - 35%

General Trade Perception: Excellent for dry hopping

Term
COMET
Definition

Pedigree: Cross between English Sunshine and a native North American male

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: A pungent, wild American aroma with citrus (grapefruit) flavors

Possible Substitutions: Galena Summit™

Typical Beer Styles: Lager

Additional Information: Released by the USDA in 1974 to meet the need for a higher alpha-acid producing hop Storage Stability: Very good

Alpha Acids: 9.0 - 11.0%

Beta Acids: 4.0 - 6.1%

Co-Humulone: 40 - 45%

General Trade Perception: Contains a "wild American" aroma that can be objectionable to some brewers

Term
CRYSTAL
Definition

Pedigree: Triploid variety from German Hallertau mf., Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild, spicy and floral

Possible Substitutions: Hallertau Liberty Mt. Hood French Strisselpalt German Hersbruker

Typical Beer Styles: IPA

Additional Information: Released from the USDA breeding program in 1993

Storage Stability: ~50% alpha remaining after 6 months Alpha Acids: 3.5 - 5.5%

Beta Acids: 4.5 - 6.7%

Co-Humulone: 20 - 26%

General Trade Perception: The most pungent of the triploid Hallertau hops

Term
EROICA
Definition

Pedigree: Open pollinated cross on Brewer's Gold Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Forward fruit flavors

Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold Galena Glacier Bullion

Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ale

Additional Information: Released by the Idaho Agricultural Experiment State, the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station, and the USDA-ARS in 1982. Storage Stability: ~77% alpha remaining after 6 months Alpha Acids: 7.3 - 14.9%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 5.3%

Co-Humulone: ~40%

General Trade Perception: A suitable hop variety for dark beers and American-style Ales

Term
FUGGLE
Definition

Pedigree: A chance seedling

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild wood and fruit characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Willamette UK Fuggle Styrian Savinjski Golding

Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ale

Additional Information: Selected in 1861 by Richard Fuggle.

Storage Stability: 60 - 65% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 4.0 - 5.5%

Beta Acids: 1.5 - 2.0%

Co-Humulone: 25 - 32%

General Trade Perception: A traditional English-type variety

Term
GALENA
Definition

Pedigree: Open pollination of Brewer's Gold

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Spicy, blackcurrant and citrus (grapefruit) tones Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold Columbus Nugget

Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ale

Additional Information: Developed in the USDA breeding program in Idaho in 1968 and released in 1978.

Storage Stability: ~79% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 12.0 - 14.0%

Beta Acids: 7.0 - 9.0%

Co-Humulone: 37 - 42%

General Trade Perception: Excellent high alpha variety with balanced bittering and aroma characteristics; mainly used for bittering, but finding favor as a dual purpose variety.

Term
GLACIER
Definition

Pedigree: Offspring of Elsasser

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Pleasant hop aroma

Possible Substitutions: Fuggle Willamette Styrian Savinjski Golding

Typical Beer Styles: American-style Pale Ale

Additional Information: Released as a public variety in 2000 by Dr. Stephen Kenny of Washington State University.

Storage Stability: 72% alpha remaining after 6 months Alpha Acids: ~5.5%

Beta Acids: ~8.2%

Co-Humulone: 11 - 13%

General Trade Perception: Excellent dual purpose variety with well balanced bittering properties and a pleasant aroma profile

Term
GOLDING
Definition

Pedigree: East Kent Golding

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild and delicate with sweet floral characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Fuggle Willamette UK East Kent Golding Styrian Savinjski Golding

Typical Beer Styles: Bitter

Additional Information: Golding hops consist of a group of traditional English aroma varieties which have been cultivated since 1790.

Storage Stability: ~66% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 4.0 - 6.0%

Beta Acids: 2.0 - 3.0%

Co-Humulone: 20 - 25%

General Trade Perception: Popular among ale breweries in the United States

Term
HALLERTAU
Definition

Pedigree: Traditional land-race variety

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild and pleasant, yet spicy, with herbal and floral characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Liberty Mt. Hood German Hallertau Mittelfrüh German Magnum German Merkur German Taurus German Traditon

Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales

Additional Information: Limited acreage in the United States.

Storage Stability: 18 - 25% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 3.5 - 5.5%

Beta Acids: 3.5 - 5.5%

Co-Humulone: 18 - 25%

General Trade Perception: A classic noble variety

Term
HORIZON
Definition

Pedigree: Half sister of Nugget; lineage includes Brewer's Gold and Early Green

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Pleasant and spicy, with floral characteristics Possible Substitutions Magnum

Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ale

Additional Information: Developed in Oregon in 1970 and released in 1997.

Storage Stability: Average to Good

Alpha Acids: 11.0 - 13.0%

Beta Acids: 6.5 - 8.5%

Co-Humulone: 16 - 19%

General Trade Perception: A dual purpose hop with low co-humulone and high myrcene

Term
LIBERTY
Definition

Pedigree: Cross between the tetraploid female hop cultivar Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a downy mildew resistant male. A half sister to Ultra, Mt. Hood and Crystal

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild and spicy with subtle lemon and citrus characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Hallertau Mt. Hood German Traditon

Typical Beer Styles: Bock

Additional Information: Developed in 1983 at Oregon State University and released in 1991

Storage Stability: 35 - 40% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 3.0 - 5.0%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 4.0%

Co-Humulone: 24 - 30%

General Trade Perception: Closely resembles Hallertau mf.

Term
MAGNUM
Definition

Pedigree: A cross between Galena and a German male Brewing Usage Bittering

Aroma: No distinct aroma characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Columbus Horizon Nugget German Magnum

Typical Beer Styles: Lager

Additional Information: Bred in 1980 at the German Hop Research Institute in Hull, Germany

Storage Stability: Very Good

Alpha Acids: 10.0 - 14.0%

Beta Acids: 4.5 - 7.0%

Co-Humulone: 24 - 30%

General Trade Perception: Generally accepted as a clean bittering hop for ales and lagers

Term
MILLENNIUM
Definition

Pedigree: Descendant of Nugget

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Mild and resinous with floral and herbal tones Possible Substitutions: Columbus Nugget Summit™ Typical Beer Styles: Stout

Additional Information: Released in 2000

Storage Stability: ~76% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 14.5 - 16.5%

Beta Acids: 4.3 - 5.3%

Co-Humulone: 28 - 32%

General Trade Perception: Closely resembles Columbus and Nugget

Term
MOSAIC
Definition

Pedigree: Daughter of Simcoe®

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: A complex array of tropical fruit, citrus, berry, herbal, earthy and pine characteristics

Typical Beer Styles: IPA

Additional Information: Released in 2012 by the Hop Breeding Company LLC

Storage Stability: ~75% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 11.5 - 13.5%

Beta Acids: 3.2 - 3.9%

Co-Humulone: 24 - 26%

General Trade Perception: An excellent aroma variety

Term
MT. HOOD
Definition

Pedigree: Triploid seedling of German Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a half sister to Ultra, Liberty and Crystal Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild, herbal and somewhat pungent or spicy Possible Substitutions: French Strisselpalt German Hallertau Mittelfrüh German Hersbruker

Typical Beer Styles: Lager

Additional Information: Released in 1989 from the USDA breeding program in Oregon.

Storage Stability: ~55% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 4.0 - 8.0%

Beta Acids: 5.0 - 7.5%

Co-Humulone: 22 - 27%

General Trade Perception: An aroma hop varieties with similarities to the German Hallertau and Hersbrucker varieties

Term
MT. RAINIER
Definition

Pedigree: Complex parentage including Hallertau, Galena and Fuggle

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Excellent floral and noble aromas, with citrus and licorice overtones

Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold Fuggle Hallertau Typical Beer Styles: Lager

Additional Information: Bred at Oregon State University

Alpha Acids: 5.0 - 8.1%

Beta Acids: 5.0 - 7.0%

Co-Humulone: 21 - 24%

General Trade Perception: Similar to Hallertau but with more bittering strength

Term
NEWPORT
Definition

Pedigree: Descendant of Magnum and a USDA male 58111

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Mild

Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold Fuggle Galena Magnum Nugget

Typical Beer Styles: Barley Wine

Additional Information: Developed through the USDA program at Oregon State University and released in 2002

Storage Stability: ~60% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 13.5 - 17.0%

Beta Acids: 7.2 - 9.1%

Co-Humulone: 36 - 38%

General Trade Perception: Viewed as an excllent bittering hop

Term
NORTHERN BREWER
Definition

Pedigree: Cross between a Canterbury Golding female and male OB21

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Medium intensity, pine and mint characteristics Possible Substitutions: Chinook Galena German Northern Brewer

Typical Beer Styles: Ale

Additional Information: Bred in England in 1934

Storage Stability: 70 - 85% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 8.0 - 10.0%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 5.0%

Co-Humulone: 20 - 30%

General Trade Perception: A true dual purpose hop variety

Term
NUGGET
Definition

Pedigree: Lineage includes Brewer's Gold, Canterbury Golding and Early Green

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Mild and pleasant with spicy, herbal tones Possible Substitutions: Columbus Galena Magnum Typical Beer Styles: Barley Wine

Additional Information: Released from the USDA breeding program in Oregon in 1983

Storage Stability: ~76% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 12.0 - 14.5%

Beta Acids: 4.0 - 6.0%

Co-Humulone: 22 - 26%

General Trade Perception: Gaining acceptance as a dual purpose variety

Term
OLYMPIC
Definition

Pedigree: Lineage includes Brewer's Gold, Fuggle and East Kent Golding

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Citrus characteristics with subtle spicy notes

Possible Substitutions: Chinook

Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ale

Additional Information: Released for commercial production in 1983

Storage Stability: Fair to Good

Alpha Acids: 10.6 - 13.8%

Beta Acids: 3.8 - 6.1%

Co-Humulone: ~31%

General Trade Perception: Typically used as a bittering hop, but containing some citrus and spice characteristics.

Term
PALISADE
Definition

Pedigree: Tettnang parentage

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Apricot, grass and clean floral charcteristics Possible Substitutions: Willamette

Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ale

Additional Information: Cultivar bred by Yakima Chief Ranches.

Storage Stability: Good

Alpha Acids: 5.5 - 9.5%

Beta Acids: 6.0 - 8.0%

Co-Humulone: 24 - 29%

General Trade Perception: Used for its aromatic properties and moderate bittering qualities

Term
PERLE
Definition

Pedigree: Bred from English Northern Brewer

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Slightly spicy with herbal and floral characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Northern Brewer German Northern Brewer German Perle

Typical Beer Styles: Stout

Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hull, Germany.

Storage Stability: 80 - 85% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 7.0 - 9.5%

Beta Acids: 4.0 - 5.0%

Co-Humulone: 27 - 32%

General Trade Perception: Often used as a dual purpose hop in a variety of applications

Term
SAAZ
Definition

Pedigree: US equivalent of the longstanding Czech variety

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild spice and earth tones

Possible Substitutions: Sterling Czech Saaz Polish Lublin Typical Beer Styles Belgian-style Ales

Additional Information: High ambient temperatures can have an adverse effect on yields.

Storage Stability: 45 - 55% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 3.0 - 4.5%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 4.5%

Co-Humulone: 24 - 28%

General Trade Perception: Features a classic noble aroma, famously used in Pilsners

Term
SANTIAM
Definition

Pedigree: Bred from Tettnang, Hallertau and a cultivar derived from Cascade

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Slightly spicy with herbal and floral characteristics

Possible Substitutions: German Spalt German Tettnang German Select

Typical Beer Styles: Bock

Additional Information: Released in 1997

Storage Stability: Average

Alpha Acids: 5.0 - 7.0%

Beta Acids: 6.0 - 8.5%

Co-Humulone: 20 - 24%

General Trade Perception: An American aroma hop with noble hop characteristics

Term
SIMCOE
Definition

Pedigree: Open pollination

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Unique passionfruit, pine, earth and citrus characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Magnum Summit™

Typical Beer Styles: IPA

Additional Information: Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches and released in 2000

Storage Stability: Good

Alpha Acids: 12.0 - 14.0%

Beta Acids: 4.0 - 5.0%

Co-Humulone: 15 - 20%

General Trade Perception: Known as a bittering hop with a good aroma

Term
SORACHI ACE
Definition

Pedigree: Cross between Brewer's Gold, Saazer - OP and Beikei No. 2 male

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Unique lemon and dill characteristics

Typical Beer Styles: Pale Ale

Additional Information: Developed in 1984 for Supporo Brewers Ltd.

Alpha Acids: 10.0 - 16.0%

Beta Acids: 6.0 - 7.0%

Co-Humulone: ~23%

General Trade Perception: An extremely unique high alpha aroma variety with great bittering characteristics

Term
STERLING
Definition

Pedigree: Lineage includes Saaz, Cascade, Brewer's Gold, Early Green and German open pollination

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Herbal and spicy, with a hint of floral, citrus (lemon/pineapple) characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Czech Saaz Polish Lublin

Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales

Additional Information: Released in 1998

Storage Stability: 60 - 75% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 6.0 - 9.0%

Beta Acids: 4.0 - 6.0%

Co-Humulone: 22 - 28%

General Trade Perception: Finding favor as a Saaz replacement

Term
SUMMIT
Definition

Pedigree: Cross pollination of Lexus and an unspecified male; derived from numerous plants including Zeus, Nugget and male USDA varieties

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Distinct spice, earthy, onion, garlic and citrus (pink grapefruit, orange and tangerine) tones

Possible Substitutions: Columbus Millennium Simcoe® Warrior®

Typical Beer Styles: IPA

Additional Information: Bred at the American Dwarf Hop Association in the United States and released in 2003 Storage Stability: 85% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 16.0 - 19.0%

Beta Acids: 3.3 - 6.0%

Co-Humulone: 26 - 33%

General Trade Perception: A great late addition hop

Term
TAHOMA
Definition

Pedigree: Daughter of Glacier

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Subtle citrus (lemon) notes

Additional Information: Released by Washington State University in 2013

Storage Stability: ~75%

Alpha Acids: 7.2 - 8.2%

Beta Acids: 8.5 - 9.5%

Co-Humulone: 15 - 17%

General Trade Perception: Contains higher alpha acid content than Glacier, but similar, low cohumulone

Term
TETTNANG
Definition

Pedigree: A traditional German land-race variety

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Noble aroma that is pleasant and spicy

Possible Substitutions:Fuggle Santiam German Spalter Select German Spalt

Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ale

Additional Information: Similar to Fuggle

Storage Stability: 55 - 60% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 4.0 - 5.0%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 4.5%

Co-Humulone: 20 - 25%

General Trade Perception: A true noble aroma variety

Term
ULTRA
Definition

Pedigree: Triploid seedling of Hallertau mf and half sister to Mt. Hood, Liberty and Crystal

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild and pleasant with spicy, floral tones Possible Substitutions: Hallertau

Typical Beer Styles: Lager

Additional Information: Released in 1995

Storage Stability: Good

Alpha Acids: 2.0 - 3.5%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 4.5%

Co-Humulone: 23 - 38%

General Trade Perception: Displays a similar aroma profile to Hallertau mf

Term
VANGUARD
Definition

Pedigree: Cross between USDA accessions 21285 (a Hallertau mf daughter) and 64037M

Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Herbal and floral tones

Possible Substitutions: Hallertau Liberty Mt. Hood German Hersbruker

Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales

Additional Information: Released for cultivation in 1997

Storage Stability: 75 - 80% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 5.0 - 6.0%

Beta Acids: 5.0 - 7.0%

Co-Humulone: 14 - 16%

General Trade Perception: Similar aroma to Hallertau mf.

Term
WARRIOR
Definition

Pedigree: A proprietary variety

Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Mild and resinous with subtle citrus, pine and herbal characteristics

Possible Substitutions: Columbus Magnum Nugget Typical Beer Styles: IPA

Additional Information: Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches

Storage Stability: 76% alpha remaining after 6 months Alpha Acids: 15.0 - 17.0%

Beta Acids: 4.5 - 5.5%

Co-Humulone: 24 - 26%

General Trade Perception: Used for its mild, clean bittering properties

Term
WILLAMETTE
Definition

Pedigree: Triploid seedling of the English Fuggle variety Brewing Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild and pleasant, with slightly spicy and floral tones

Possible Substitutions: Fuggle Glacier Tettnang Styrian Savinjski Golding

Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ale

Additional Information: The most widely grown aroma hop in the US; released from the USDA breeding program in 1976

Storage Stability: 60 - 65% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids: 4.0 - 6.0%

Beta Acids: 3.0 - 4.5%

Co-Humulone: 30 - 35%

General Trade Perception: A quality aroma hop with low alpha content

Term
YAKIMA GOLD
Definition

Pedigree: Cross between Early Cluster and a native Slovenian male

Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose

Aroma: Mild and pleasant

Additional Information: Released by Washington State University in 2013 

Storage Stability: ~85%

Alpha Acids: 8.8 - 10.5%

Beta Acids: 4.3 - 5.0%

Co-Humulone: 21 - 23%

General Trade: Perception An excellent general purpose variety with smooth bitterness and a pleasant aroma

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