Name | Origin | Use | AAs | Substitutions | Info | Examples |
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Admiral (13 - 16% AA) | United Kingdom | Bittering | 13 - 16% | A good replacement for both high alpha and dual-purpose hops when used as a kettle hop. | Ale | |
Ahtanum (5 - 6% AA) | United States | Aroma, bittering | 5 - 6% | Cascade, Amarillo | Floral, citrus, sharp, and piney. | Lager, American Ale |
Amarillo (8 - 11% AA) | United States | Flavor, aroma | 8 - 11% | Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Ahtanum. | Floral, citrus aroma. | Bighorn Big Red IPA |
Apollo (15 - 19% AA) | USA | Bittering, Aroma | 15 - 19% | Citrus notes, emphasis on orange, resiny, spicey | ||
Aquila (5 - 7% AA) | United States | Aroma | 5 - 7% | Not widely used. | ||
Aramis (6 - 9% AA) | France | Bittering, flavor, aroma | 6 - 9% | Willamette, Challenger, and Ahtanum | Sweet spicy notes with hints of of citrus and herbs. | |
Australian Summer (4 - 7% AA) | Australia | Flavor, Aroma | 4 - 7% | Summer is a unique seedless aroma hop developed and grown in Australia. Summer provides distinctive light apricot and melon fruit notes nicely balanced by a background hop character which can be used to great effect in many beer styles. Being low in alpha acid, brewers can be very flexible with their dosing when using this hop for flavour and aroma. | ||
Azacca (14 - 16% AA) | United States | Bittering, Aroma | 14 - 16% | Notes: Dual purpose hop. Good for dry hopping Aroma: Citrus, tropical, floral Pair with Citra, Centennial, or Simcoe Dual purpose hop. Good for dry hopping. Citrus, tropical, floral aroma. Pair with Citra, Centennial, or Simcoe. | ||
Belma (9 - 13% AA) | United States | Bittering, Aroma | 9 - 13% | Notes of orange, melon, strawberry, pineapple with a hint of grapefruit | ||
Bramling Cross (6 - 8% AA) | United Kingdom, Canada | Bittering, finishing | 6 - 8% | Progress, Kent Golding | Toasty, buttery, slighly resiny aroma with some woody notes. Quite mild, fruity currant aroma. | ESB, Bitter, Pale Ale |
Bravo (14 - 17% AA) | USA | Multi | 14 - 17% | Nugget | Bravo is a somewhat recent US cultivar with a parentage from the Zeus hop variety. With its relatively high alpha acid content (14 - 17%AA) Bravo is a good choice of a bittering base. Aromatic qualities of Bravo range from being described as Earthy and Herbal to somewhat Floral as well as spicy. Bravo has gained some popularity when hops have been in short supply and have been featured in a series of US West Coast IPAs. | Earthy and Herbal to somewhat Floral as well as spicy |
Brewers Gold (8 - 10% AA) | United Kingdom, Germany | Bittering, aroma | 8 - 10% | Comet, Chinook, Eroica, Galena, Bullion | Blackcurrant, fruity, spicy aroma. | Ale, Pilsner, Lambic |
Bullion (8 - 11% AA) | United Kingdom, United States | Bittering, finishing | 8 - 11% | Brewer's Gold, Pacific Gem | Poor aroma, sharp bittering and black currant flavor and aroma when used in the boil. | IPA, ESB, Stout |
Calypso (12 - 14% AA) | United States | Bittering, Aroma | 12 - 14% | Dual Purpose pleasantly complex, fruity aroma, with hints of pear and apple, with notes ofearthy tea too. Dual Purpose pleasantly complex, fruity aroma, with hints of pear and apple, with notes of earthy tea too. | ||
Cascade (4 - 8% AA) | United States | Bittering, aroma, finishing, dry hopping | 4 - 8% | Centennial | Strong spicy, floral, citrus (especially grapefruit) aroma. | Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Anchor Liberty Ale, Old Foghorn |
Centennial (9 - 11% AA) | United States | Bittering, aroma, dry hopping | 9 - 11% | Cascade | Spicy, floral, citrus aroma, clean bittering hop. | Ale; Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale |
Challenger (6 - 8% AA) | United Kingdom | Aroma, bittering. Blends well with other hops | 6 - 8% | Perle, Northern Brewer | Spicy aroma, fruity flavor. | English-style Ale, Porter, Stout, ESB |
Chinook (12 - 14% AA) | United States | Bittering | 12 - 14% | Galena, Eroica, Nugget, Bullion | Heavy spicy aroma, strong versatile bittering hop. | Pale Ale, Stout, Porter, IPA; Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Sierra Nevada Stout |
Citra (10 - 14% AA) | United States | Dual | 10 - 14% | None known at this time. Very unique. | Originated in 2008. Cross between U.S. Tettnager, Hallertauer Mittelfruh, Brewer's Gold, and East Kent Goldings. As the name suggests, imparts citrus and fruity flavors/aromas to beer (grapefruit, lime, melon, gooseberry, lychee fruit). | Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA |
Cluster (5 - 8% AA) | United States, Australia | Bittering | 5 - 8% | Galena | Poor, sharp aroma, sharp bittering hop. | Ale (aroma), Lager (bittering); Winterhook Christmas Ale |
Columbus (14 - 16% AA) | United States | Bittering, dry hopping | 14 - 16% | Nugget, Chinook, Wye Target, Northern Brewer, Centennial | Pungent aroma. | IPA, Pale Ale, Stout |
Comet (9 - 11% AA) | United States | Bittering | 9 - 11% | Galena | Especially bitter. | |
Cryo Hop - Loral (18 - 24% AA) | United States | Bittering, Aroma | 18 - 24% | Loral is a floral, citrus, fruity, herbal hops used for its aromatic qualities. Versatile. Lupulin powder - typically used during the whirlpool/steep or dry hop phases at about half the weight of pellet hops to mazimize aroma/flavor. Concentrated to enhance hop oils. Store near freezing. | ||
Crystal (2 - 5% AA) | United States | Aroma, finishing, flavoring | 2 - 5% | Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Mount Hood, Liberty | Mild, pleasant, slightly spicy. | Lager, Pilsner, ESB |
Delta (5 - 7% AA) | United States | Bittering, Flavor, Aroma | 5 - 7% | Fuggle, Willamette | 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 and is resistant to strains of powdery mildew. Delta has a mild and pleasant aroma that is slightly spicy with a hint of citrus 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 and is resistant to strains of powdery mildew. Delta has a mild and pleasant aroma that is slightly spicy with a hint of citrus. | |
East Kent Goldings (EKG) ( AA) | ||||||
El Dorado (14 - 16% AA) | US | Bittering, Flavor, Aroma | 14 - 16% | 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 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 | ||
Equinox (HBC 366) ( AA) | ||||||
Eroica (12 - 14% AA) | United States | Bittering | 12 - 14% | Northern Brewer, Galena | Clean bittering hop. | Wheat, Pale Ale, Porter; Ballard Bitter, Blackhook Porter, Anderson Valley Boont Amber |
Eukanot (13 - 15% AA) | United States | Aroma | 13 - 15% | Formerly known as Equinox (HBC 366). Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2014, Ekuanot™ Brand HBC 366 features pronounced aroma characteristics and extremely high oil content. This variety bursts out of the spring soil in vibrant yellow and gradually matures to a deep green color by fall harvest. | ||
Extra Styrian Dana (11 - 16% AA) | Slovenia | Bittering, Flavor, Aroma | 11 - 16% | Dual purpose hop brewd from German Magnum and a Slovenian genetic hop bred at the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research in Zalec. Beta Acids: 4.8-6.0%Cohumolone: 28-31% of alpha acidsAlpha/Beta Ratio: 2.7-3.1 | ||
Falconer’s Flight (9 - 12% AA) | United States | Flavor, Aroma | 9 - 12% | A pellet blend containing a variety of the Pacific Northwest's most intriguing aroma hop varieties and additional experimental hops. Distinct tropical, floral, lemon and grapefruit characteristics. An excellent complement to many IPA and Pale Ale oriented hop varieties | ||
First Gold (6 - 8% AA) | United Kingdom | Aroma, bittering | 6 - 8% | UK Kent Golding, Crystal | A dwarf hop, predicted by many in the British industry for future success. | English style ale. |
Fuggle (3 - 5% AA) | United Kingdom, United States | Aroma, finishing, dry hopping | 3 - 5% | East Kent Goldings, Willamette | Mild, soft, grassy, floral aroma. | English-style Ale, American Ale, ESB, Lager; Samuel Smith's Pale Ale, Old Peculier, Thomas Hardy's Ale; English ales |
Galena (12 - 14% AA) | United States | Bittering | 12 - 14% | Northern Brewer, Eroica, Cluster | Strong, clean bittering hop. | Ale, Porter, Stout, ESB; Catamount Porter, Devil's Mountain Railroad Ale |
Glacier (5 - 6% AA) | United States | Bittering, aroma, finishing | 5 - 6% | Willamette, US Fuggle, US Tettnang, Styrian Golding | Balanced bitterness and pleasant aroma. New variety. | Pale Ale, ESB, Bitter, English-Style Pale Ale, Porter, Stout |
Golding (4 - 6% AA) | United States, Canada | Aroma | 4 - 6% | Kent Goldings | Version of Kent Goldings grown in the United States. | English-style Ale, ESB, Pale Ale |
Goldings, East Kent ( AA) | ||||||
Green Bullet (8 - 11% AA) | New Zealand | Bittering | 8 - 11% | Citrus and floral aroma. | Lager; ale. | |
Hallertauer Gold (6 - 6% AA) | Germany | Bittering, aroma | 6 - 6% | Crystal, Mount Hood | Known for its aromatic properties similar to Hallertauer. | Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat |
Hallertauer Hersbrucker (2 - 5% AA) | Germany | Aroma, finishing | 2 - 5% | Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Mt. Hood, Liberty, Crystal, NZ Hallertau Aroma | Pleasant, spicy, mild, noble, earthy aroma. | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat; Wheathook Wheaten Ale; German style lagers |
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh ( AA) | ||||||
Hallertauer Mittlefruh (3 - 5% AA) | Germany | Aroma, finishing | 3 - 5% | Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Mt. Hood, Liberty, Crystal, NZ Hallertau Aroma | Pleasant, spicy, mild herbal aroma. Noble hop. | Lager, Bock, Wheat; Sam Adams Boston Lager, Sam Adams Boston Lightship; German style lagers |
Herald (11 - 13% AA) | United Kingdom | Bittering, aroma | 11 - 13% | High alpha-acid dwarf hop. | ||
Horizon (11 - 13% AA) | Bittering, aroma | 11 - 13% | Magnum | Spicy, floral aroma. | All Ales, Lager. | |
Huller Bitterer (7 - 10% AA) | Germany | Bittering | 7 - 10% | |||
Kent Golding (4 - 7% AA) | United Kingdom | Bittering, aroma, finishing, dry hopping for | 4 - 7% | Goldings, Target | Spicy, floral, earthy, rounded, very mild aroma; spicy flavor. | Samuel Smith's Pale Ale, Fuller's ESB; British ales |
Legacy (6 - 9% AA) | United States | Bittering, flavor, aroma | 6 - 9% | Cluster, Galena, or Northern Brewer | Dual Purpose hop with a clean grapefruit, floral, blackcurrant , and spicy aroma. | |
Liberty (2 - 5% AA) | United States | Aroma, finishing | 2 - 5% | Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Hallertauer Hersbrucker, Mt. Hood, Crystal | Fine, very mild aroma. | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat; Pete's Wicked Lager |
Loral (10 - 12% AA) | United States | Bittering, Aroma | 10 - 12% | Released in 2016, Loral HBC 291 has a noble heritage and crosses old world and new world aromatics. Pleasant aroma including floral, pepper, lemon citrus and dark fruit notes. Suitable for many beer styles. |