Hops

UK

Challenger

Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

• Alpha Acid: 8%
• Beta Acid: 4.25%
• Cohumulone: 22.5%

USA

Chelan

Chelan is a high alpha variety with a very high percentage of beta acids. The variety was developed through the John I. Haas, Inc., breeding program and released in 1994. It is a daughter of Galena and therefore has analytical data similar to Galena.—usahops.org

• Alpha Acid: 13.3%
• Beta Acid: 9.2%
• Cohumulone: 34%

USA

Chinook

Spicy, Medium to Heavy.Very strong bittering ability used in all American ales and lagers. Aroma is very floral.

• Alpha Acid: 13%
• Beta Acid: 3.5%
• Cohumulone: 32%

USA

Citra®

Citra™ is a special aroma hop variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company (a joint venture between John I. Haas, Inc. and Select Botanicals Group, LLC). It was released in 2007. Citra™ has fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of cohumulone content. The variety imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer.

• Alpha Acid: 12%
• Beta Acid: 4%
• Cohumulone: 23%

USA

Cluster

Used for bittering and flavor qualities in light and dark American lagers. Aroma is very floral.

• Alpha Acid: 7%
• Beta Acid: 5%
• Cohumulone: 39%

USA

Columbia

A descendant of Fuggle and sister selection of Willamette. Subtle earth and mild fruit tones. Aroma characteristics are similar to Fuggle.—hopunion.com

• Alpha Acid: 9.2%
• Beta Acid: 4.3%
• Cohumulone: 40%

USA

Columbus

Used mainly for bittering with some flavor qualities as well. Aroma is pleasant.

• Alpha Acid: 15%
• Beta Acid: 5%
• Cohumulone: 32.5%

Comet

Very bitter, use sparingly or with other hops

• Alpha Acid: 9.5%
• Beta Acid: 4%
• Cohumulone: 0%

USA

Crystal

Mild. 'Noble'. Used mainly for its aroma which is mild and pleasant.

• Alpha Acid: 3.25%
• Beta Acid: 5.5%
• Cohumulone: 23%

USA

CTZ

Citrus, dank, earthy, woody.

• Alpha Acid: 16.25%
• Beta Acid: 5.25%
• Cohumulone: 28%

Czech Replublic

Czech Saaz

Very mild. 'Noble'.

• Alpha Acid: 5%
• Beta Acid: 3.5%
• Cohumulone: 26%

USA

Delta

Delta (Hopsteiner 04188) is a new aroma variety that was developed by the Hopsteiner Breeding Program and released in 2009. It is a cross between Fuggle and a male variety derived from Cascade. It shows good tolerance to downy mildew. Delta has a mild and pleasant aroma that is slightly spicy with a hint of citrus.—usahops.org

• Alpha Acid: 6.3%
• Beta Acid: 6.3%
• Cohumulone: 23%

New Zealand

Dr. Rudi

Derived from New Zealand Smoothcone. Fresh citrus peel, pine and lemongrass flavors. Developed at the New Zealand Horticultural Research Centre. Released in 1976 and formerly known as Super Alpha. Delivers a crisp, bitter edge with fine aroma characteristics; often used to balance regional ales and lagers. Works well in single hopped beers and with multiple aroma varieties.—hopunion.com

• Alpha Acid: 11%
• Beta Acid: 7.75%
• Cohumulone: 34.5%

UK

East Kent Goldings

Mild, slightly flowery.

• Alpha Acid: 5%
• Beta Acid: 3.25%
• Cohumulone: 22.5%

USA

Ekuanot®

Bubblegum, citrus, stone fruit, tropical, woody.

• Alpha Acid: 15%
• Beta Acid: 4.75%
• Cohumulone: 35%

USA

El Dorado®

El Dorado® is a special dual purpose variety with exceptional aroma qualities and high alpha acids. It was developed by CLS Farms, LLC in 2008 and released in 2010. El Dorado® consistently elicits responses of fruity notes, specifically tropical fruit flavors. Other fruit notes offered have been pear, watermelon and stone fruit.—usahops.org

• Alpha Acid: 15%
• Beta Acid: 7.5%
• Cohumulone: 30.5%

Australia

Ella™

More subtle in character, Ella™ (previously known as Stella) packs less of an upfront punch than her big sister Galaxy™, but is no less of a star. The changing faces of Ella™ make her an intriguing hop to experiment with. In lower doses, Ella™ can display floral and subtle spice notes, such as star anise, which is best appreciated in lagers or pilsners. With larger additions or when dry hopping, Ella™ imparts distinct tropical flavours which can be used to offset robust malt and yeast characters in many styles.—Hop Products Australia (hops.com.au)

• Alpha Acid: 14.8%
• Beta Acid: 6.3%
• Cohumulone: 36%

UK

Endeavour

Black currant, citrus, earthy, spicy.

• Alpha Acid: 9.25%
• Beta Acid: 4.55%
• Cohumulone: 33%

Australia

Enigma™

Cultivated through our in-house breeding program, Enigma™ is the newest flavour hop in the Hop Products Australia family. Typical descriptors don’t work very well for Enigma™. Our formal tasting sessions have given us interesting terms like ‘Pinot Gris’, ‘raspberries’, and ‘redcurrant’, through to rock melon and light tropical fruit. We don’t feel that any of these are really adequate, but we do know that the flavours and aromas are irresistibly appealing! After winning over Aussie brewers with her beguiling ways in trial brews, we expanded our plantings at our Tasmanian farm in 2013, ready for her first generous crop in 2015.—Hop Products Australia (hops.com.au)

• Alpha Acid: 15%
• Beta Acid: 5.6%
• Cohumulone: 39%

USA

Equinox™

A pronounced aroma profile with citrus, tropical fruit, floral and herbal characteristics. Specific descriptors include lemon, lime, papaya, apple, and green pepper. Developed by the Hop Breeding Company. The diversified and pronounced aroma characteristics combined with extremely high oil content and a tight cone structure make this hop variety very unique.—hopunion.com

• Alpha Acid: 15%
• Beta Acid: 4.9%
• Cohumulone: 34.9%