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Variety
Descriptions There are basically two types of hops. The aroma hops have lower alpha acids and an oil profile associated with good aroma. These hops are generally used as a finishing or conditioning hop. Bitter hops have a higher alpha acid percentage. These hops are generally used in the boiling process to extract bitterness. There are some varieties considered dual-purpose such as Northern Brewer
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| AMARILLO®vgxp01 c.v. | New high alpha variety, low co-humulone, Popular in IPA's a Unique Proprietary variety that was found...alpha 8-10% |
| CASCADE | Released in 1972 from OSU ( Corvallis, OR.) breeding program as a new variety. Characterized by a medium strength aroma, with a low bittering value, alpha 4-7% |
| CENTENNIAL | A relatively new hop variety on the market. Can be used for aroma, with a strong Cascade-like aroma, as well as for bittering, medium to high bittering, alpha 8-11%. |
| CHINOOK | Released by the US(OSU Corvallis, OR.) High Alpha Breeding Program in 1985. Has a good quality earthy aroma, alpha 11-13%. |
| COLUMBUS | high yield and high alpha acids potential, high oil
content; brewing Characteristics similar to Centennial Great for dry hopping. alpha 14 – 17% |
| CRYSTAL | Similar oil profile as Hallertauer pleasant
continental-type aroma; suitable for flavoring beers and ales when Hallertauer-type aroma is desired. alpha 3-5%. |
| FUGGLE | Originally developed in the UK in both Kent and Sussex counties. Traditional aroma hop, mild and spicy aroma, alpha 4.0-5.5%. |
| KENT GOLDING | Originally developed in the UK in the county of Kent, its flowery aroma has characterized some of the best English bitters, alpha acid 5-6% |
| HALLERTAUER | This variety is a traditionally popular German hop from Hallertau region, good aroma type, low bittering qualities alpha 3-5%. |
| LIBERTY |
Hallertauer hybrid released in 1983. Aroma hops similar to imported noble aroma European hops. best use is in German style lagers as a finishing hop. alpha (2 to 6%) |
| MAGNUM | Spicy, citrusy, super-high alpha bittering
hop from the Pacific Northwest. alpha 12-17% aka yakima magnum. |
| MT. HOOD | Hallertauer hybrid released in 1989 as a disease resistant variety, Aroma is mild and clean, with an alpha an 4-5%. |
| NORTHERN BREWER | This is an English bred variety with some aroma but a high bittering quality, alpha 7-9%. It is difficult to grow. |
| NEWPORT | Very new high alpha hop developed at the USDA hop research program Corvallis, OR alpha 9.8-17% |
| NUGGET | This is also a product of the US High Alpha Breeding Program developed at OSU Corvallis, OR. and was released in 1983. It is popular among growers because of its high yields, vigorous growth, and disease resistance. High alpha variety, alpha 11-16%. |
| PERLE | This is also a German variety developed and grown in the US succesfully. Has a clean pleasant aroma and a medium bittering quality alpha 7-8%. |
| SAAZ | The original Bohemian pilsner hop, is a pleasant and mild aroma type, alpha 3-5%. It is difficult to grow. |
| SIMCOE | New variety release 2000, unknown pedigree. Unique pine like aroma, used for aromatic and bittering qualities. Not overly vigourous growth. Alpha Acid 12-14% |
| SORACHI ACE | Unique lemony aroma... Developed in Japan at
Sapporo Breweries. Pedigree; Brewer's Gold x Saaz. High yield potential. high alpha acid potential 13-16% |
| SUMMIT (dwarf) | Dwarf variety strong aroma profile, citrus,
grape-fruit flavor. It has been used for bittering and dry hopping. high alpha 18.0% |
| SPALT SELECT |
Similar to Saaz and Tettenanger. Pleasant European noble aroma. Origin: German Institute for Hop Research, Huell, Germany. Fair to good yields. Alpha 4 to 6% |
| STERLING | Saaz Hybrid, suitable for replacing Saaz hops in brewery blends. Much higher yield potential than Saaz hops. aroma and oil composition very similar to Saaz. Alpha Acid 6-9% . Very good yield |
| WARRIOR | A new release, pedigree unknown. Mild good aroma, Vigorous growth habit with a good yield. Popular in double IPA's Alpha Acid 14.5- 17.0 |
| WILLAMETTE | Released by the USDA in 1976 as a new aroma variety. A triploid hybrid of English Fuggle, characterized by low bittering values.. a mild aroma. Medium yields. alpha 4-6% |
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NEW ZEALAND ORGANIC VARIETIES
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| PACIFIC GEM | A high alpha hop with a pleasant aroma and a useful bitterness, alpha 11-12%. |
| NEW ZEALAND HALLERTAUER | A fine clean triploid Hallertau bred from the German Hallertau Mittlefruh. A Hallertau aroma with an ability to retain its clean taste even in older beers. alpha 8-9% |
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