| Typical Beer Styles | Hops | Aroma | Lupulin | 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 | Additional Information | Personal Notes | Information Source |
| Barley wine | CASCADE (US) | Flowery and citrusy. Can have a grapefruit note. | Yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Barley Wine | CHINOOK (US) | Medium intensity, spicy, piney, distinctive grapefruit | Abundant and yellow-orange | 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 | 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 | |
| Barley Wine | PERLE (US) | Floral and slightly spicy | Plentiful, fairly dark yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Belgian Tripel | SANTIAM (US) | Floral, slightly spicy | Moderate amount | 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 | 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 | |
| Bock | SANTIAM (US) | Floral, slightly spicy | Moderate amount | 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 | 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 | |
| English-style, All | GALENA (US) | Citrusy | Abundant, yellow in color | 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 | 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 | |
| ESB | CRYSTAL (US) | Mild, spicy & flowery | Moderately abundant, normal yellow color | 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 | 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 | |
| Kölsch | HALLERTAU (GR) | Mild and pleasant | Pale to medium yellow in color | 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 | 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 | |
| Kölsch | HERSBRUCKER (GR) | Mild to semi-strong, pleasant and hoppy | Moderate amount, dark yellow in color | 4.25 | 4.25 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 8.5 | <1 | 55 – 65 | Good to very good aroma hop. | Mt Hood, French Strisselspalt | 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 | |
| Lager | PERLE (US) | Floral and slightly spicy | Plentiful, fairly dark yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Lager (Bittering) | CHINOOK (US) | Medium intensity, spicy, piney, distinctive grapefruit | Abundant and yellow-orange | 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 | 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 | |
| Lagers, German | BREWER’S GOLD (GR) | Black currant, fruity, spicy | Full | 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 | 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 | |
| Stout | CHINOOK (US) | Medium intensity, spicy, piney, distinctive grapefruit | Abundant and yellow-orange | 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 | 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 | |
| Ale (Aroma) | CLUSTER (US) | Floral and spicy | Plentiful, yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ale, American | NORTHERN BREWER (US) | Medium -strong | Medium yellow. Fairly abundant | 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 | 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 | |
| Ale, English Style | STYRIAN GOLDING | Delicate, slightly spicy | Moderate amount, pale yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ale, English Style | CHALLENGER (UK) | Mild to moderate, quite spicy | Moderate to copious amounts, mid-yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | BREWER’S GOLD (US) | Blackcurrant, fruity, spicy | Unknown | 9 | 4 | 44 | 2.2 | 38.5 | 30 | 7.25 | <1 | Poor | Mainly used as a bittering hop | Bullion | 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 | |
| Ales, All | HORIZON (US) | Floral, spicy | Moderate amount, yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | MILLENIUM (US) | Mild, Herbal, similar to Nugget | Yellow | 15.5 | 4.8 | 30 | 2 | 37 | 25 | 10.6 | <1 | 2400% | Very new hop. Primarily used for alpha potential | Nugget and Columbus | 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 | |
| Ales, All | NUGGET (US) | Herbal | Plentiful and yellow-orange in color | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | STERLING (US) | Herbal, spicy with a hint of floral and citrus | Pale yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | BREWER’S GOLD (GR) | Black currant, fruity, spicy | Full | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | PERLE (GR) | Moderately intense, good and hoppy | Quite copious and fairly dark in color | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | TETTNANG (GR) | Mild and pleasant, slightly spicy | Moderate amount, golden yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | FIRST GOLD (UK) | A little like Golding, spicy | Plentiful | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | NORTHDOWN (UK) | Mild, pleasant and delicate hop aroma | Moderate amounts, palish yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All | PROGRESS (UK) | Moderately strong, good aroma | Moderate amounts, fairly dark yellow in color | 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 | 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.com/agronomy.htm and information gathered while lurking http://hbd.org/hbd and http://brewsandviews.com | |
| Ales, All | TARGET (UK) | Pleasant English hop aroma, quite intense | Abundant and medium yellow in color | 11 | 5.25 | 32 | 2.1 | 50 | 19.5 | 9 | <1 | 45 – 55 | A good high alpha variety with an acceptable to desirable kettle hop aroma. | Fuggle, Willamette | The predominant UK variety at present and widely used for its high alpha acids content combined with an acceptable aroma. Normally used for bittering. | 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 | |
| Ales, All | ADMIRAL (UK) | Used for it's bittering potential; Displays a typical English aroma | Plentiful | 14.5 | 7.85 | 59.5 | 1.85 | 63 | 36 | 7 | 2 | Looks to be good replacement for high alpha and dual purpose hops for brewing; Admiral is seen as a replacement to Wye Target. | U.K. Target, U.K. Northdown, U.K. Challenger | Bred at Wye College in England, granddaughter of Wye Challenger. Being grown for its high cropping and alpha yield. | 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 | ||
| Ales, all | PHOENIX (UK) | Similar to Wye Challenger | 16.25 | 6.05 | 40.5 | 2.7 | 28 | 41 | 9 | 1.5 | Very good | Phoenix has all the characteristics of an English dual purpose variety similar to Wye Challenger | U.K. Northdown, U.K. Kent Golding, U.K. Challenger | Phoenix is the most Wilt tolerant hop variety currently in production, this, coupled with its alpha and aroma properties makes it a useful hop for brewers and growers alike. | 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 | ||
| Ales, all | PIONEER (UK) | A mild typical English aroma | 9 | 3.75 | 38 | 1.4 | 33.5 | 23 | 7.5 | <1 | Good | A semi-dwarf hop as yet not widely grown. It is limited brewing trials suggest that this is a good dual purpose variety. | U.K. Kent Golding | Although this hop is classified as a dwarf variety it does not display all the characteristics associated with dwarfness and may grow better on low trellis, 10 foot wire work. Very 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 | ||
| Ales, All (bittering) | MAGNUM (US) | No real distinct aroma character, so is viewed favorably as a clean bittering hop | Plentiful | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, All (Typically used as a first hop addition) | MAGNUM (GR) | No real distinct aroma character, so is viewed favorably as a clean bittering hop | Plentiful | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, American | AHTANUM (US) | Floral | Yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, American | AMARILLO (US) | Floral and citrusy | Plentiful | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, American | CASCADE (US) | Flowery and citrusy. Can have a grapefruit note. | Yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, American | CENTENNIAL (US) | Medium intensity with floral and citrus tones | Abundant, dark yellow | 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. | 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 | |
| Ales, American | FUGGLE (US) | Mild, woody and fruity | Moderate amount, yellow color | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, American | GALENA (US) | Citrusy | Abundant, yellow in color | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, American | SANTIAM (US) | Floral, slightly spicy | Moderate amount | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, American | SIMCOE (US) | Very unique, pine-like aroma | Bright yellow | 13 | 4.5 | 17.5 | 2.25 | 62.5 | 12.5 | 6.5 | <1 | Good | Used for aromatic, and especially bittering properties | Unknown | 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 | |
| Ales, American | TETTNANG (US) | Slightly spicy | Moderate amount, pale yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, Belgian-Style | CRYSTAL (US) | Mild, spicy & flowery | Moderately abundant, normal yellow color | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, Belgian-Style | GOLDING (US) | Mild, delicate classic English-type | Palish yellow and only moderate amounts | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, belgian-Style | HALLERTAU (US) | Very mild, slightly flowery and somewhat spicy | Moderate amount, quite pale | 4.5 | 4.5 | 21 | 0.8 | 39.5 | 34 | 11 | <1 | 52 – 58 | Traditional German aroma hop | Liberty, German Hallertau, German Tradition | 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 | |
| Ales, Belgian-Style | SAAZ (US) | Very mild, spicy and earthy | Limited amount, pale yellow | 3.75 | 3.75 | 26 | 0.75 | 27.5 | 37.5 | 10 | 11 | 45 – 55 | Available in small quantities. | Czech Saaz, Polish Lublin, Sterling | 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 | |
| Ales, Belgian-Style | SANTIAM (US) | Floral, slightly spicy | Moderate amount | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, Belgian-Style | STERLING (US) | Herbal, spicy with a hint of floral and citrus | Pale yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, belgian-Style | VANGUARD (US) | Similar to Hallertau. | Light yellow | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, Belgian-Style | CZECH SAAZ | Very mild with pleasant hoppy notes | Not abundant, pale yellow color | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, Belgian-Style | HALLERTAU (GR) | Mild and pleasant | Pale to medium yellow in color | 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 | 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 | |
| Ales, Belgian-Style | HERSBRUCKER (GR) | Mild to semi-strong, pleasant and hoppy | Moderate amount, dark yellow in color | 4.25 | 4.25 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 8.5 | <1 | 55 – 65 | Good to very good aroma hop. | Mt Hood, French Strisselspalt | Grown widely not only |