| Hops | Lupulin | Aroma | Alpha Acids (w/w %) | Beta Acids (w/w %) | Co-Humulone ( % of alpha acid) | Total Oil (mls/100 grams) | Myrcene (% of whole oil) | Humulene (% of whole oil) | Caryophyllene (% of whole oil) | Farnesene (% of whole oil) | Storageability (% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20ºC) | General Trade Perception | Possible Substitutions | Typical Beer Styles | Additional Information | Personal Notes | Information Source |
| AHTANUM (US) | Yellow | Floral | 6 | 5.75 | 32.5 | 1 | 52.5 | 18 | 10.5 | <1 | Fair to good | Used for its aromatic properties and moderate bittering | Cascade, Amarillo | Lager, American Ales | Quite similar to Cascade | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| AMARILLO (US) | Plentiful | Floral and citrusy | 9.5 | 6.5 | 22.5 | 1.7 | 69 | 10 | 3 | 3 | Average | Gaining acceptance, viewed somewhat as a Cascade type | Cascade, Centennial, possibly Chinook or Ahtanum | American Ales, IPA | Very limited acreage at this time. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| BREWER’S GOLD (US) | Unknown | Blackcurrant, fruity, spicy | 9 | 4 | 44 | 2.2 | 38.5 | 30 | 7.25 | <1 | Poor | Mainly used as a bittering hop | Bullion | Ale, Pilsners & Lambic | Limited acreage in the US | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| CASCADE (US) | Yellow | Flowery and citrusy. Can have a grapefruit note. | 5.75 | 5.75 | 36.5 | 1.15 | 52.5 | 14 | 4.5 | 6 | 48 – 52 | Aroma variety with well-balanced bittering It is the most popular hop with the craftbrewing industry. Good for dry hopping. | Centennial, Amarillo, to a lesser extent, Columbus | American-Style Ales, especially Pale Ale,Porter, Barley wines; Can also be used in Witbier. | Released in 1972 and well-established in US industry. The first commercially accepted American-bred aroma hop. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| CENTENNIAL (US) | Abundant, dark yellow | Medium intensity with floral and citrus tones | 10.5 | 4 | 29.5 | 1.9 | 50 | 14 | 6.5 | <1 | 60 – 65 | Very balanced hop, sometimes called a super cascade. | Cascade, possibly Columbus or Chinook. a blend of 70 Cascade and 30 Columbus will give similar profile. | All US Ale styles, has been used with US Wheat | Named from the Washington State Centennial Celebration. At one time this variety was going to be destroyed for lack of interest by the world’s major breweries. Today has found a very favorable following by craft-brewers. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| CHINOOK (US) | Abundant and yellow-orange | Medium intensity, spicy, piney, distinctive grapefruit | 13 | 3.5 | 31.5 | 2 | 38.5 | 22.5 | 10 | <1 | 65 – 70 | A high alpha-acids hop with an acceptable aroma profile. | Nugget, Columbus, Northern Brewer, Wye Target, possibly Centennial | US Style Pale Ale, IPA, Stout, Porter, Barley Wine, Lager (Bittering) | Released in the US industry in 1985 and becoming increasingly popular with craft-brewers. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| CLUSTER (US) | Plentiful, yellow | Floral and spicy | 7 | 5 | 39 | 0.6 | 50 | 16.5 | 6.5 | <1 | 80 – 85 | An excellent general purpose hop with medium and balanced bittering potential and no undesirable aroma properties. | Galena, possibly US Northern Brewer | Ale (Aroma), Lager (Bittering), Stout | For years the standard US cultivar, improved mass selection in the mid-sixties. Limited acreage grown today. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| COLUMBUS (US) | Plentiful, pale to mid-yellow | Pungent | 15 | 5 | 32.5 | 1.75 | 35 | 20 | 10 | <1 | Below average | Originally bred for its alpha value, it has also become popular for its oil profile. Great for dry hopping. | Nugget, Chinook, Wye Target, Northern Brewer, possibly Centennial | US IPA, US Pale Ale, Stout, Barley Wine, Lager (Bittering) | Also know as Tomahawk. Considered similar to Zeus. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| CRYSTAL (US) | Moderately abundant, normal yellow color | Mild, spicy & flowery | 4.5 | 5 | 23 | 1.25 | 32.5 | 21 | 6 | <1 | 50 | Very popular in the craft-brewing industry. Viewed the most pungent of the new triploid Hallertau family of hops. | Mt. Hood, Hersbruck, French Strisselspalt, Liberty, Hallertau | Pilsner, Lager, Kölsch, ESB, Alt, Belgian-Style Ales | Primarily grown in Oregon. Acreage is increasing in the 1990’s. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| FUGGLE (US) | Moderate amount, yellow color | Mild, woody and fruity | 4.75 | 1.75 | 28.5 | 0.95 | 45 | 23 | 8 | 4.5 | 60 – 65 | Traditional English-type aroma hop | UK Fuggle, Willamette, Styrian Golding, US Tettnang | Any English-style beer or American Ales, Lambic | Also know overseas as Styrian (Savinja) Golding in Slovenia and as UK Fuggle in England. In the US it has been replaced in part by Willamette (triploid Fuggle), which growers find more favorable. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| GALENA (US) | Abundant, yellow in color | Citrusy | 13 | 8 | 40 | 1.05 | 57.5 | 12.5 | 4 | <1 | 75 – 80 | An excellent high alpha acids hop with balanced bittering properties combines with a good aroma profile. | Nugget | Can be used in most English-style and American ales | Released in 1978. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| GLACIER (US) | Moderately abundant | Excellent, pleasant hoppiness | 5.5 | 8 | 12 | 1.15 | 47.5 | 30 | 8.25 | <1% | Good | An excellent new variety with balanced bittering properties combined with a good aroma profile. | Willamette, US Fuggle, US Tettnang, Styrian Golding | Pale Ale, ESB, Bitter, English-Style Pale Ale, Porter, Stout | Released as a public variety in 2000 by Dr. Stephen Kenny, Washington State University. It was chosen for its low cohumulone and good yield potential. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| GOLDING (US) | Palish yellow and only moderate amounts | Mild, delicate classic English-type | 4.5 | 2.5 | 22.5 | 0.75 | 27.5 | 40 | 12.5 | <1 | 65 – 80 | US Goldings are very popular among ale breweries in the US | UK East Kent Golding, UK Progress and possibly the Fuggle family | All English-style beers, especially all Bitters and Pale Ale, Belgian-Style Ales, Barley Wine | UK Golding clones have been introduced for growing here in Washington and Oregon. Before being grown in the US, there was a Golding grown in British Columbia (BC Golding), there are no longer any more BC Golding hops grown. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| HALLERTAU (US) | Moderate amount, quite pale | Very mild, slightly flowery and somewhat spicy | 4.5 | 4.5 | 21 | 0.8 | 39.5 | 34 | 11 | <1 | 52 – 58 | Traditional German aroma hop | Liberty, German Hallertau, German Tradition | Lager,
Pilsner, Bock, Wheat, Kölsch, Munich Helles, Belgian-Style Ales |
Limited acreage grown, though seeing increased popularity among craft-brewers. More expensive than the triploid Hallertau, Mt Hood & Liberty, which have better yield. Have seen, for example, Mt Hood sold as simply Hallertau. If you want Hallertau, make sure you are getting the real thing. If you’re not sure, ask! | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| HORIZON (US) | Moderate amount, yellow | Floral, spicy | 12 | 7.5 | 17.5 | 1.75 | 60 | 12 | 8.25 | 3 | Average to good | Good potential as a medium alpha, good aroma, purpose hop. Has a low co-humulone, which results in a clean tasting beer. | Magnum | All Ales and Lagers | Commercially grown in small quantities. Gaining in popularity with the craft-brewing industry. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| LIBERTY (US) | Moderate amounts, dark yellow in color | Mild with a slightly spicy character | 4 | 3.5 | 27 | 0.9 | 30 | 37.5 | 10.5 | <1 | 35 – 55 | Aroma variety with close similarities to imported German aroma varieties, especially Hallertau. | US or German Hallertau, German Tradition, Mt Hood, possibly Spalt | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, US Wheat, Kölsch | Released in the US in 1991. Of the four triploid Hallertau varieties released, Liberty most closely resembles the Hallertau cultivar. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| MAGNUM (US) | Plentiful | No real distinct aroma character, so is viewed favorably as a clean bittering hop | 13 | 5.25 | 26 | 2.1 | 32.5 | 37 | 10 | <1 | Very good | Gaining increasing acceptance as a clean bittering hop. | German Magnum, possibly Horizon | Good bittering hop for all Ales and Lagers | Limited acreage in the US, but widely grown in Germany. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| MILLENIUM (US) | Yellow | Mild, Herbal, similar to Nugget | 15.5 | 4.8 | 30 | 2 | 37 | 25 | 10.6 | <1 | 2400% | Very new hop. Primarily used for alpha potential | Nugget and Columbus | Ales, Stout, Barley Wine | Released by John I Haas | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| MOUNT HOOD (US) | Moderate amount, yellow in color | Mild, somewhat pungent | 6.5 | 6.25 | 22.5 | 1.15 | 60 | 20 | 8.5 | <1 | 50 -60 | Aroma variety with marked similarities to the Hallertauer and Hersbrucker varieties. Most popular hop in the triploid Hallertau breeding program, partly due to the fact it was the first one released. | Crystal, French Strisselspalt, Hersbrucker | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, US Wheat, Alt, Munich Helles | Released in the US in 1989. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| NEWPORT (US) | Moderate, Yellow in color | Mild | 15.25 | 8.15 | 37 | 2.48 | 50.5 | 11.5 | 5.75 | <1 | 36 – 38 | Viewed as a high-bittering alpha hop. | Galena, Nugget, Fuggle, Magnum, Brewer’s Gold | Ales, Stout, Barley Wine | One of the newest varieties to be released in the US (Year 2002) | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| NORTHERN BREWER (US) | Medium yellow. Fairly abundant | Medium -strong | 9 | 4 | 25 | 1.75 | 55 | 25 | 7.5 | <1 | 70 – 85 | A true dual-purpose hop, containing moderate of alpha acids combined with a good aroma profile. | German Northern Brewer, Chinook | All English-styles, especially Porter, American Ales, Kölsch, Munich Helles | A major alpha hop in Germany, but declining in areas in England. Limited acreage in the US. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| NUGGET (US) | Plentiful and yellow-orange in color | Herbal | 13 | 5 | 27 | 2 | 55 | 17 | 8.5 | <1 | 70 – 80 | A high alpha acids hop with a good aroma profile. | Galena, Magnum, Columbus, Wye Target | Ales, Stout, Barley Wine | Released in 1982 and now a major high alpha acids variety in the US. Also grown in Germany. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| PERLE (US) | Plentiful, fairly dark yellow | Floral and slightly spicy | 8.25 | 4.5 | 29.5 | 0.8 | 50 | 30.5 | 11 | <1 | 80 – 85 | A hop with German type aroma properties combines with moderate bittering potential. A dual purpose hop. Popular with craft-brewers. | German Perle, German and US Northern Brewer | Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Weizen, Alt, Barley Wine, Kölsch | Excellent storagability. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| SAAZ (US) | Limited amount, pale yellow | Very mild, spicy and earthy | 3.75 | 3.75 | 26 | 0.75 | 27.5 | 37.5 | 10 | 11 | 45 – 55 | Available in small quantities. | Czech Saaz, Polish Lublin, Sterling | Pilsner, Lager, US Wheat, Belgian-Style Ales, Bitter | High ambient temperatures can have an adverse effect on yields. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| SANTIAM (US) | Moderate amount | Floral, slightly spicy | 6 | 7 | 23 | 1.4 | 31.5 | 24.5 | 7.5 | 14.5 | Average | A newly developed American aroma hop that contains noble hop characteristics. | German Tettnang, German Spalt, German Spalter Select | Lager, US Ales, Pilsner, Belgian Tripel and other Belgian-Styles, Kölsch, Bock, Munich Helles | Limited but stable acreage. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| SIMCOE (US) | Bright yellow | Very unique, pine-like aroma | 13 | 4.5 | 17.5 | 2.25 | 62.5 | 12.5 | 6.5 | <1 | Good | Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties | Unknown | American Ales | Known as a bittering hop with good aroma characteristics | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| STERLING (US) | Pale yellow | Herbal, spicy with a hint of floral and citrus | 7.5 | 5 | 25 | 1.6 | 46 | 21 | 6 | 14 | Good | Perceived to be similar to a Saaz and Mt Hood combination. Finding favor as a Saaz replacement. | Czech Saaz | Pilsner and other Lagers, Ales and Belgian-Style Ales | Limited, but stable acreage. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| TETTNANG (US) | Moderate amount, pale yellow | Slightly spicy | 4.5 | 3.5 | 22.5 | 0.6 | 40.5 | 20.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 55 – 60 | A true noble aroma variety | German Spalt Select, German Spalt, Santiam | Lager, US Ales, Pilsner, US Wheat, Bitter | US Tettnang is similar to Fuggle. A very popular hop with the craft-brewery industry. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| VANGUARD (US) | Light yellow | Similar to Hallertau. | 5.75 | 6.5 | 15 | 1.05 | 22.5 | 47.5 | 13 | <1 | 75 – 80 | Still being tested and looked at by micro & craft breweries. | Hallertau, German Hersbrucker, Mt Hood, Liberty | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Kölsch, Wheat, Munich Helles, Belgian-Style Ales | Similar to Hallertau Mittlefruh | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| WARRIOR (US) | Bright yellow | Very mild | 16 | 5 | 28 | 1.5 | 45 | 17.5 | 9 | <1 | Good | New hop with much potential. Very stable. | Nugget, Columbus | Pale Ale, IPA | Very grower friendly | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| WILLAMETTE (US) | Moderate amount, golden yellow in color | Mild and pleasant, slightly spicy | 5 | 3.5 | 32.5 | 1.25 | 50 | 25 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 60 – 65 | A quality aroma hop | US Fuggle, US Tettnang, Styrian Golding | All English-style Ales, and US Pale and Brown Ales. | Released in 1976 and well-established in the US industry. Currently the most widely grown aroma hops in the US. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| CZECH SAAZ | Not abundant, pale yellow color | Very mild with pleasant hoppy notes | 3.75 | 3.75 | 26 | 0.55 | 22.5 | 42.5 | 11 | 13 | 45 – 55 | The classical “noble” aroma hop with long andstrong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsner lager. | US Saaz, Polish Lublin, US Sterling | Pilsner, Lagers, Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic, sometimes Bitter | By far the predominant Czech variety and clones of it are grown in Poland and the Ukraine. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| FRENCH STRISSELSPALT | Quite dark yellow, moderately abundant | Medium intensity, pleasant and hoppy | 4 | 4.25 | 22.5 | 0.75 | 22.5 | 20 | 9 | <1 | 60 – 70 | Good to very good aroma hop | Mt Hood, Crystal, Hersbruck | Pilsner, Lager, Wheat | Well accepted as good aroma hop around the world. Similar to Hersbruck in profile but preferred by some breweries. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| BREWER’S GOLD (GR) | Full | Black currant, fruity, spicy | 6 | 3 | 44 | 2 | 38.5 | 30 | 7.25 | <1 | Average | Mainly used as a bittering hop | UK Northdown, Northern Brewer, Galena, Bullion, US Brewer’s Gold | Ale, heavier German style Lagers, Lambic | Originally bred in the UK by Professor E.S. Salmon | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| HALLERTAU (GR) | Pale to medium yellow in color | Mild and pleasant | 4.5 | 3.5 | 20.5 | 1 | 15 | 32.5 | 8.5 | <1 | 50 – 60 | The classic German aroma hop associated with Bavarian style lager beers. | Liberty, German Tradition, Ultra | Lager, Bock, Pilsner, Weizen, Belgian-Style Ales, Alt, Lambic, Kölsch, Munich Ales | Limited
areas grown in the US, tends to grow best in the milder climates of Oregon
and northern Idaho. |
All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| HERSBRUCKER (GR) | Moderate amount, dark yellow in color | Mild to semi-strong, pleasant and hoppy | 4.25 | 4.25 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 8.5 | <1 | 55 – 65 | Good to very good aroma hop. | Mt Hood, French Strisselspalt | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Weizen Bock, Wheat, Belgian-Style Ales, Kölsch, Munich Helles | Grown widely not only in the Hallertau but also in Spalt and Hersbruck areas. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| MAGNUM (GR) | Plentiful | No real distinct aroma character, so is viewed favorably as a clean bittering hop | 13 | 4.75 | 24.5 | 2.1 | 32.5 | 37 | 9.5 | <1 | Very good | This high-alpha variety is a very promising new breed from the Hop Research Institution in Hüll with good resistance characteristics, high yield and good growth. | Columbus, Nugget | Lagers, Pilsner types, Stout, Ales. Typically base bitterness in Lager beers (commonly used as a first hop addition) and at ale brewers too. | Hallertau Magnum is the second largest hop variety and the main high alpha variety grown in Germany. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| NORTHERN BREWER (GR) | Medium yellow, fairly abundant | Medium-strong with some wild American tones | 8.5 | 4.25 | 30.5 | 1.85 | 32.5 | 27.5 | 9 | <1 | 70 – 80 | A true dual-purpose hop containing moderateamounts of alpha acids combined with an acceptable aroma profile. | Chinook, US Northern Brewer, German Brewer’s Gold | ESB, Bitter, English Pale Ale, Porter, Lager, Lambic, Munich Helles | Although declining in area in England, this variety is one of the main high-alpha hops in Germany. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| PERLE (GR) | Quite copious and fairly dark in color | Moderately intense, good and hoppy | 7 | 4.5 | 28.5 | 1.05 | 15 | 33 | 9 | <1 | 70 -80 | A well accepted dual-purpose hop with a good combination balanced bittering and highly acceptable aroma properties | US Perle, Northern Brewer | Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Pilsner, Weizen, Ale, Alt, Kölsch, Munich Helles | Introduced in the 1980’s and grown in both Washington and Oregon states. Perle is the most popular German-grown hop variety. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| SELECT (GR) | Moderate amounts, mid to deep yellow in color | Very fine Spalter type aroma | 5 | 4 | 23 | 0.75 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 20 | Good | Too early for general consensus but bred to be like the Spalt/Tettnang/Saaz group | US Saaz, US Tettnang, German Spalt, German Tettnang, German Hersbrucker | Lager, any beer where noble aroma is wanted (i.e. Pilsner) | Released in 1991 and seeing some limited expansion in German growing areas. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| SPALT (GR) | Fair amount pale yellow in color | Mild and pleasant, slightly spicy | 4.5 | 4.5 | 25.5 | 0.8 | 20 | 21.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 50 – 60 | Traditional, very fine or noble aroma hop | US Saaz, US Tettnang, German Spalt Select | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Alt, Kölsch, Munich Helles | Grown only in Spalt area and not a large acreage available. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| TETTNANG (GR) | Moderate amount, golden yellow | Mild and pleasant, slightly spicy | 4.5 | 4.25 | 26 | 0.8 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 8 | 14 | 55 – 60 | Traditional, very fine or noble aroma hop | German Spalt, German Select, US Tettnang, US Saaz, German Hersbrucker | Lager, Ale, Pilsner, Weizen, Lambic, Alt, Kölsch, Munich Helles | Largely confined to the Tettnang area near Lake Constance. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| TRADITION (GR) | Moderate amount, pale yellow | Very fine, similar to German Hallertau | 6 | 4.5 | 27.5 | 1.2 | 22.5 | 50 | 12.5 | <1 | Good | Only recently released so too early for general consensus. Brew to replace Hersbrucker in German grown areas. | Liberty, German Hallertau | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat, Weizen | Released in 1991 and undergoing expansion in German growing areas. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| ORGANIC HALLERTAU (NZ) | Plentiful | Nice resiny, citrusy characteristic | 8 | 6.25 | 35 | 1 | 16.5 | 11 | 6 | 5 | Very good | Commonly used for aroma variety. | Unknown | Mainly used for organic beers | Available in limited quantities. New crop availability in March. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| ORGANIC PACIFIC GEM (NZ) | Plentiful | Pleasant, blackberry aroma | 15 | 8.2 | 39 | 1.4 | 55 | 18 | 7 | <1 | Very good | Widely used as a bittering hop. Woody flavor. | Unknown | Organic Beers | Starting to see some limited use in the U.S. Considered to have some good future potential. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| PRIDE OF RINGWOOD (AU) | Moderate to large amount, medium dark yellow | Quite pronounced but not unpleasant | 8.5 | 5 | 36 | 1.5 | 37.5 | 5.5 | 7.5 | <1 | 45 – 55 | Predominantly a bittering hop but with interesting aromatic qualities | Galena, Cluster | Australian Lagers | At time of release in 1965, it was the highest alpha acid hop in the world and went on to become more than 90 of the Australian crop- closely associated with such famous beers as Foster’s Lager. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| STYRIAN GOLDING | Moderate amount, pale yellow | Delicate, slightly spicy | 5.75 | 2.5 | 27.5 | 0.75 | 30 | 36 | 10 | 3.5 | 65 – 80 | A world-renowned aroma hop with widespread usage in both ale and lager brewing. | US Fuggle, Willamette, UK Fuggle | English style Ale, ESB, Lager, Pilsner, Belgian- Style Ales | The old traditional favorite of Slovenia. Also wellestablished in English brewing as Fuggle. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| CHALLENGER (UK) | Moderate to copious amounts, mid-yellow | Mild to moderate, quite spicy | 7.5 | 4.25 | 22.5 | 1.35 | 36 | 28.5 | 9 | 2 | 70 – 85 | One of the few recognized dual-purpose hops combining moderate amounts of alpha acids with a good kettle hop aroma | US or German Perle, Northern Brewer | English style Ale, Porter, Stout, ESB, Bitter, Barley Wine, Brown Ales | A result of Wye’s efforts to combine higher levels of alpha acids with technically good aroma, disease resistance, and good agronomic properties. Released in 1968. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| FIRST GOLD (UK) | Plentiful | A little like Golding, spicy | 7.5 | 3.5 | 33.5 | 1.1 | 27.5 | 22 | 6.5 | 3 | Very good | First commercial dwarf hop designed for aroma consideration in England, a very promising hop. | UK Kent Golding, maybe Crystal | Ale, ESB | Early brewing trials look very favorable, limited acreage | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| FUGGLE (UK) | Moderate amounts, mid-yellow | Mild, pleasant and hoppy | 4.75 | 2.5 | 26.5 | 1.1 | 26 | 37.5 | 12 | 6 | 70 -80 | A hop long associated with typical English Ale brewing. Imparts good hoppy late-hop flavor | US Fuggle, Willamette, Styrian Golding | All English style Ales, ESB, Bitter, Lager, and Lambic | Once a predominant hop in England but now reserved for aroma use in conjunction with high alpha types. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| KENT GOLDING (UK) | Quite small amounts, pale yellow in color | Gentle, fragrant and pleasant | 4.75 | 2.75 | 22.5 | 0.8 | 23 | 45 | 13 | <1 | 65 – 80 | The classic English Ale hop which has been used extensively in kettle hopping and for dry hopping. | US Golding, Whitbread Golding, UK Progress | All English style Ales, Belgian-Style Ales | Traded as East-Kent Goldings, if grown in East Kent, Kent Goldings if grown in mid-Kent, and Goldings if grown elsewhere. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| NORTHDOWN (UK) | Moderate amounts, palish yellow | Mild, pleasant and delicate hop aroma | 8.5 | 5.75 | 27 | 2 | 26 | 42.5 | 15 | <1 | 60 – 70 | A true dual-purpose hop with moderate bittering potential and excellent flavor/aroma charteristics. | UK Challenger, Northern Brewer | All Ales, Porter | Released in early 1970’s with relatively high alpha acids for its time. Its excellent flavor properties ensured its continued survival after the release of the higher alpha acids variety Wye Target. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| PROGRESS (UK) | Moderate amounts, fairly dark yellow in color | Moderately strong, good aroma | 6 | 2.25 | 27.5 | 0.9 | 32.5 | 43.5 | 13.5 | <1 | 60 – 80 | A robust hop aroma type with moderate bittering potential. | UK Kent Golding, Fuggle | Ale, Bitter, ESB, Porter | One of the very few aroma hops actually purposebred in a modern breeding program. Released in the mid-sixties just before brewer demand switched to high alpha acids so it never become very widely planted. | All information gathered from http://www.hopunion.com/hopunion-variety-databook.pdf http://www.johbarth.c |