Hop Characteristics, Substitution Chart, and Latest Trends

Updated 5/24/23 – Editor

The female flower of the hop plant, Humulus lupulus, is what we call a hop. They are utilized in brewing as a natural preservative as well as to enhance the flavor and aroma of beer. The bitterness of the hops helps to counteract the sweetness of the malt and contributes to a more complex, full-bodied flavor profile. Additionally, they have antimicrobial qualities that aid in preventing spoiling. Hops are available in a wide range of types, each having unique qualities and flavors. The quantity and kind of hops used can have a significant impact on the final flavor and character of the beer. Hops are normally added to the boil during the brewing process.

Here’s a list of hops used in brewing beer:

Hop Name	Country of Origin	Purpose	Estimated Alpha Acids	Estimated % Beta Acid	Typical Beer Styles	Substitutions	Hop Characteristics
Admiral	UK	Bittering	16.2	6.1	Extra Special Bitter, American India Pale Ale, Belgian India Pale Ale, Imperial India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Bitter	Chinook, Northdown, Challenger, Centennial, Cascade (US), Amarillo, Target	Aggressive but smooth bittering with an orange-citrus and herbal resonance
Agnus	Czechia	Bittering	14	6.5	Czech Pilsner, German Lager, Pale Ale	n/a	Strong spicy and herbal notes
Ahtanum	USA	Aroma	6.5	6	Lager, IPA, Pale Ale	Cascade	Grapefruit, Geranium
Amarrillo	USA	Aroma	11	8	American Style Ale, IPA, Wheat, Red Ale	Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe	Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Melon, Apricot, Peach
Apollo	USA	Bittering	20	8	India Pale Ale, Imperial India Pale Ale, Experimental Beers	Nugget, Columbus, Zeus, Magnum, Millennium	Sharp, clean bittering, grapefruit notes
Banner	USA	Bittering	13	8	Bitter	Aquila, Cluster, Galena	Moderate bittering potential, pleasant aroma
Bitter Cold	USA	Dual	14.5	6	Belgian Style Ale, Pale Ale, IPA		Pear, Watermelon, Stone Fruit, Fresh Cut Grass
Bitter Gold	USA	Bittering	18.8	8	Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bitter, India Pale Ale	Galena, Nugget	Use for bittering only, has no notable aroma
Bravo	USA	Bittering	18	5.5	Pale Ale, IPA, Barley Wine	Columbus, Magnum, Nugget	Orange, Vanilla
Brewer's Gold (US)	USA	Bittering	11	6.5	English, Belgian and German Style Ales	Chinook, Galena, Nugget	Blackcurrant, Spicy
Brewer’s Gold (UK)	UK	Bittering	11.3	6.1	Ale, American Pale Ale, Bitter, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout	Bullion, Cascade, Galena, Northern Brewer (US), Northdown	Notes of spice and blackcurrant
Bullion (US)	USA	Bittering	10	6.5	Stout, Porter, Dark Lager	Brewer’s Gold, Chinook, Columbus, Galena,Northern Brewer	Zesty, Blackcurrant
Bullion (UK)	UK	Bittering	12.9	9.1	Stout, Doppelbock, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout	Columbus, Northern Brewer, Galena, Chinook, Brewer’s Gold	Elements of spice and dark fruits
Bullion 10A	n/a	Bittering	13.8	6.9	Stout, Doppelbock, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout	Columbus, Northern Brewer, Galena, Chinook, Brewer’s Gold	Elements of spice and dark fruits
California Cluster	USA	Bittering	8.5	5.5	American Barley Wine, Porter, English Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Honey Ale, Cream Ale	Eroica, Galena	Generic hop bitterness and flavor
Chelan	USA	Bittering	15.5	11.5	American Ale	Galena, Nugget	Strong, brutish bitterness
Cluster (AUS)	Australia	Bittering	8.5	5.5	Lager, Stout, Ale	Northern Brewer, Galena	Strongly resinous, herbal character
Comet	USA	Bittering	12.4	6.1	Lager, American Ale, India Pale Ale, Ale	Galena, Summit™	Strong grapefruit, dank resin flavors
Eastern Gold	Japan	Bittering	14	6	n/a	Brewer’s Gold	n/a
Eroica	n/a	Bittering	12.3	4.5	Bitter, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Porter, India Pale Ale	Bullion, Brewer’s Gold, Galena	Sharp fruity essence
Feux-Coeur	Australia	Bittering	16	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Galena	USA	Bittering	12	7.5	Imperial Stout, Stout, India Pale Ale, Barley Wine	Nugget, Columbus, Zeus, Chinook, Pride of Ringwood, Eroica, Newport, Cluster, Brewers Gold	Fruity aroma
Kitamidori	Japan	Bittering	12	6	n/a	Kirin II, Saaz, Toyomidori, Eastern Gold	n/a
Magnum (DE)	Germany	Bittering	14	5.5	India Pilsner, Belgian India Pale Ale, American Ale, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Dark Ale, Pilsner, Bright Ale, Hefeweizen	Hallertauer Taurus, Columbus, Nugget	Clean bitterness, subtle citrus flavors
Magnum (US)	USA	Bittering	14	7	American Pale Ale, American India Pale Ale, Strong Ale, American Lager	Magnum, Horizon, Northdown, Northern Brewer	Clean bittering, light citrus flavor
Millennium	n/a	Bittering	16.5	5.3	Stout, Ale, American Ale	Columbus, Nugget, Summit™, CTZ	Mild, herbaceous, elements of resin
Newport	USA	Bittering	17	9.1	Pale Ale, Amecan Lager	Galena, Nugget	Clean bitterness, flavors of wine and balsamic
Outeniqua	South Africa	Bittering	13.5	5.1	Pilsner	Southern Star	n/a
Pacific Gem	New Zealand	Bittering	16	9	Strong Ale, European Lagers	Fuggle	Notes of oak and blackberry
Pacific Sunrise	New Zealand	Bittering	14.5	6.5	Lager	Pacific Gem	n/a
Pilot	UK	Bittering	11.5	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pride of Ringwood	Australia	Bittering	11	8	Amber Ale, Lager, Fruit Lambic, Pale Ale, Australian Lager, Strong Ale, Golden Ale, American Pale Ale	East Kent Golding, Centennial, Galena, Cluster	Spicy, fruity aroma
Satus®	USA	Bittering	14	9	India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Stout, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout	Nugget, Galena	n/a
Sorachi Ace	Japan	Bittering	16	7.5	Lager, Pilsner, Saison	n/a	Flavors of lemon citrus, orange, dill, cilantro
Southern Brewer	n/a	Bittering	12	5	n/a	Southern Promise	n/a
Southern Star	South Africa	Bittering	14	5.2	n/a	Outeniqua	n/a
Sovereign	UK	Bittering	6.5	3.1	American Lager, American Pale Ale	n/a	Complex aroma, subtle notes of green-tea and vanilla
Summit™	USA	Bittering	18	4.3	India Pale Ale, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout	Columbus, Simcoe®, Apollo	Citrus aromas
Super Pride	Australia	Bittering	15	6.9	Imperial Pale Ale, Lager	Pride of Ringwood	n/a
Symphony	n/a	Bittering	18	5.6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tillicum®	USA	Bittering	15.5	11.5	n/a	Galena, Chelan®	Elements of stone fruit and citrus
Toyomidori	Japan	Bittering	13	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Warrior®	USA	Bittering	18	6	India Pale Ale, American Ales	Nugget, Columbus	Aromas of citrus and spice
Yakima Cluster	USA	Bittering	9.8	6.1	n/a	Chinook	n/a
Zenith	n/a	Bittering	11	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Zeus	USA	Bittering	17.5	6.5	n/a	Columbus	Sweet citrus, herbal aromas
Ahil	Slovenia	Aroma	12	5	Belgian Ale	n/a	n/a
Ahtanum™	USA	Aroma	6.3	6.5	India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Heffeweisen, American Ales, Lagers, Californian Common, Bitters	Cascade, Amarillo®, Simcoe®, Centennial, Willamette	Distinct citrus chracter with notes of grapefruit
Amarillo™ VGXP01	USA	Aroma	11	7	American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, American Wheat, Bitter, Wheat Beer, Red Ale, ESB	Cascade (US), Centennial, Ahtanum™, Chinook, Summer	Orange citrus flavor
Amethyst	Czech Republic	Aroma	6	8	Pale Ale, Lager	n/a	Notably earthy, citrusy and spicy
Aquila	US	Aroma	8.9	4.9	Belgian Farmhouse Ale	Cluster, Galena	n/a
Aramis	France	Aroma	8.3	4.5	Pilsner, Lager, Wheat, Saison, India Pale Ale, Belgian Ales, Pale Ale, Porter	Willamette, Challenger, Ahtanum™, Strisselspalt, Centennial, Chinook, Hallertau, Tettnanger	Sweet with notes of spice, citrus and herbs
Atlas	Slovenia	Aroma	11	4	American Pale Ale, Belgian Ale	n/a	Intense notes of lime, blossom, and pine
Backa	Serbia	Aroma	6.9	7.4	Lager, Pilsner	n/a	n/a
Bianca	USA	Aroma	8	3.4	Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Ale	Sunbeam	n/a
Blato	Czech Republic	Aroma	4.50	3.50	Lager,Pilsner	n/a	Similar delicate aroma profile to other Saaz hops
Blisk	Slovenia	Aroma	14.1	4.8	English Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Lager, Pilsner	n/a	n/a
Boadicea	UK	Aroma	10	4	Pilsner	n/a	Delicate aroma of orchard blossoms and grass. Subtle spicy character.
BOR	USA	Aroma	3	4	German Pilsner, Pale Ale, Wheat Beer	n/a	n/a
Bramling	UK	Aroma	5.8	3	Golden Ale, Bitter, Rye Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, Golden Ale, Imperial Stout, Pale Ale, Holiday Ale	Whitbread Golding, Progress, East Kent Golding	Pleasant European aroma
Canadian Redvine	Canada	Aroma	5	6	Red Ale, Canadian Porter, French Porter	Newport, Magnum, Galena	Mild cherry flavor, grapefruit peel aroma
Canterbury Whitebine	UK	Aroma	n/a	n/a	n/a	East Kent Golding, Mathon	Delicate flavor
Cascade (Argentina)	Argentina	Aroma	3.2	7	Barley Wine, American Pale Ale, Kolsch, Cream Ale, Wheat, Blonde	Hallertau, Tettnanger, East Kent Golding	Lemongrass, pepper and spice
Cascade (Australia)	Australia	Aroma	7	7	Barley Wine, American Pale Ale, Australian Lager	Hallertau, East Kent Golding	Same as Cascade (US) but with notes of grapefruit
Cekin	Slovenia	Aroma	8	3	n/a	n/a	European aroma, similar to Styrian hops
Celeia	Slovenia	Aroma	6	4	English Ale, Lager, American Lager, Pilsner, English Ale, Extra Special Bitter	Saaz, Bobek, Styrian Golding	Floral and citrus aroma
Cobb	UK	Aroma	6.7	2.8	India Pale Ale, English Ales	East Kent Golding, Early Bird	n/a
Columbia	n/a	Aroma	8.8	4	n/a	n/a	Pungent hoppy kick, twist of lemon citrus
Crystal	n/a	Aroma	4.4	7	Bitter, Pilsner, Light Lager, Golden Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, Chocolate Stout, American Lager	Liberty, Mount Hood, German Hallertau, Ultra, Strisselspalter, Hersbrucker	Woody, floral and fruity with spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper
Dana	Slovenia	Aroma	16	6	India Pale Ale	n/a	Subtle floral and citrus flavors
Defender	UK	Aroma	6	2.5	n/a	Density	Pleasant, European-style aroma
Density	UK	Aroma	6.6	3.3	n/a	Defender	n/a
Dunav	Serbia	Aroma	9.6	4.6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Early Bird	UK	Aroma	6.7	2.8	India Pale Ale	East Kent Golding, Cobb, Bramling Cross	Pleasing, delicate aroma
Early Green	UK	Aroma	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Early Prolific	UK	Aroma	4.7	2.2	n/a	n/a	Pleasant continental-style aroma
Early Promise	UK	Aroma	6.1	1.7	n/a	n/a	Continental-style aroma
East Kent Golding	UK	Aroma	6	3	Pale Ale, Extra Special English Ale, English Dark Ale, English Light Ale, Belgian Ale, Christmas Ale	Whitbread Golding, Progress, Fuggle, First Gold	Aromas of lavender, spice, honey, thyme, earthy flavors
Eastern Green	Japan	Aroma	5.15	2	n/a	n/a	Pleasant continental-style aroma
Eastwell Golding	UK	Aroma	6	3	English Ales, Belgian Ales	n/a	n/a
El Dorado ®	USA	Aroma	17	8	Wheat, India Pale Ale	Galena, Simcoe®	Flavors of tropical fruit, pineapple, mango. Aromas of pear, watermelon, stone fruit and candy.
Ella	Australia	Aroma	16.3	7.8	Lager, Pilsner, Pale Ale, Stout	n/a	Tropical flavors, grapefruit, star anise
Elsaesser	France	Aroma	4.65	5.78	n/a	n/a	European noble aroma
Equinox	USA	Aroma	15.5	5.5	IPA, American Ale, Pilsner	n/a	Notes of lemon and lime citrus, fruits like papaya and apple, green peppers and herbs
First Choice	New Zealand	Aroma	6.7	6.7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Fuggle (UK)	UK	Aroma	6.1	2.8	English Ale, Porter, Mild Ale, Bitter, Extra Special Bitter, Lambic, Amber Ale, Cask Ale, Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Strong Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Golden Ale, Christmas Ale	Fuggle (US), Willamette, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger, Newport	n/a
Fuggle (US)	USA	Aroma	5.5	2	English Pale Ale, Belgian India Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Brown Ale, Red Ale	Fuggle, Willamette, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger	n/a
Fuggle H	n/a	Aroma	7.7	3.9	Stout, English Pale Ale, Belgian India Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Brown Ale, Red Ale	n/a	Robust woody and fruity aroma
Fuggle N	UK	Aroma	5.6	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Furano Ace	Japan	Aroma	8	8	n/a	n/a	European-style aroma
Gargoyle	USA	Aroma	7.5	n/a	n/a	California Cluster, Ivanhoe	Citrusy-mango aroma
Golden Star	Japan	Aroma	5.4	4.6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Golding (BC)	Canada	Aroma	7	n/a	English Pale Ale, Stout, Porter	East Kent Golding, Golding (American), Fuggle, Willamette	Exhibits an earthy aroma profile with a flavor profile of smooth, rounded spice.
Golding (US)	USA	Aroma	6	3	Bitter, Pale Ale, Belgian Ale, Belgian IPA, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, Red Ale, Irish Stout, American Pale Ale	East Kent Golding, Fuggle, Willamette, Progress, Whitbread Golding	Delicate English-style aromas, fruit, herbs
Groene Bel	Belgium	Aroma	4.9	3.5	n/a	n/a	Pleasing continental aroma
Hallertau	Germany	Aroma	3.5	4.5	German Pilsner, Pale Ale, Wheat, American Lager	Liberty, Hallertau (US), Hallertauer Tradition	Lightly flowery and spicy aroma
Hallertau (NZ)	New Zealand	Aroma	9	8.5	Pale Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bitter, Bock, American Lager	Hallertau, Perle	Distinct lime ‘zing’, delicately floral, clean tasting
Hallertau (US)	USA	Aroma	5.5	5.5	Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat Beer, Kölsch, Munich Helles, Belgian Ale, American Lager	Mount Hood, Liberty, Crystal, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Hallertauer Tradition, Ultra	Flowery, delicately spicy
Hallertau Blanc	Germany	Aroma	12	6	n/a	Nelson Sauvin	Flavors of white-wine and fruit, aromas of cassis, elderflower, grapes, grapefruit and lemongrass.
Hallertauer Gold	Germany	Aroma	10	7	American Lager	Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger, East Kent Golding, Crystal, Mount Hood	Pleasing continental aroma
Hallertauer Tradition	Germany	Aroma	7	5	American Lager	Retains 65%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)	Earthy, grassy, aromas of nectar fruits
Helga	Australia	Aroma	7.3	7	Ales	Hallertau	Noble-style aroma, mildly floral and spicy
Hersbrucker	Germany	Aroma	5	6	Dunkel, Strong Ale, Pilsner, Altbier, Weizenbock, Golden Ale, Marzen, Pale Ale, Wheat, Specialty Ale, Hefeweizen, Light Ale, Lager	Hallertauer Tradition, Spalter Select, Mount Hood, Strisselspalter, Hallertau, Liberty	Floral, fruity and spicy aromas
Hersbrucker E	UK	Aroma	6	7	Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Weizenbock, Wheat Beer, Belgian Ale, Kölsch, Munich Helles	Strisselspalt, Mount Hood	n/a
Hersbrucker Pure	n/a	Aroma	6	3	Pilsner, Hefeweizen, Lager	Hersbrucker, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh	Pleasing noble aroma
Hersbrucker Red-Stem	Germany	Aroma	6	6	n/a	n/a	Pleasing noble characteristics
Hüll Melon	Germany	Aroma	7.5	7.9	n/a	n/a	Intensely fruity, flavors and aromas of honeydew melon, strawberry
Hybrid-2	South Africa	Aroma	10.2	6.3	n/a	Yakima Cluster, California Cluster	n/a
Ivanhoe	USA	Aroma	8	4.6	American Ale, California Common, Stout, India Pale Ale	Galena, Cluster, Northern Brewer	Mellow aroma of citrus and pine. Heady floral and herbal notes.
Janus	UK	Aroma	5.1	2.3	n/a	n/a	Pleasing European aroma
Jester®	UK	Aroma	9	6	Pale Ale, IPA	Cascade, Challenger	Tropical fruit, grapefruit, blackcurrant, hints of lychee
Keyworth’s Early	UK	Aroma	8.6	3.3	American Ales	Keyworth’s Midseason	Lemon and grapefruit notes
Keyworth’s Midseason	UK	Aroma	7.5	3.1	n/a	Fuggle	n/a
Kohatu®	New Zealand	Aroma	6.8	6	Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale	n/a	Intense tropical fuit and pine needle aroma
Landhopfen	Germany	Aroma	4.1	3.5	n/a	n/a	Pleasing European aroma
Liberty	USA	Aroma	6	3.5	Bock, Lager, Pale Ale	Hallertau, Mount Hood, Tradition	Noble hop characteristics
Lubelska	Czechoslovakia	Aroma	5	4	Pilsner, Lager	Saaz, Sterling	Noble-like character
Lubelska-Pulawy	Poland	Aroma	7	5	n/a	Brewer’s Gold, Nugget, Glacier	Pleasant European characteristics
Lucan	Czechia	Aroma	4	3.3	n/a	n/a	Mild bitterness, noble aroma
Mandarina Bavaria	Germany	Aroma	10.5	6.5	Belgian Ale, French Ale	Columbus, Nugget, Cascade (US)	Tangerine, Citrus
Mathon	UK	Aroma	6.7	2.8	Extra Special Bitter, Bitter, Pale Ale	Bramling, East Kent Golding, Progress, Whitbread Golding	Goldings-style aroma
Motueka	New Zealand	Aroma	8.5	5.5	European Ale, English Ale, Dark Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Ales, Lager, Maibock, Ales	Saaz, Saaz (US), Sterling	Tropical fruit and citrus
Mount Hood	USA	Aroma	8	8	Hefeweizen, Doppelbock, Russian Imperial Stout, Brown Ale, Golden Ale, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Weizenbock, India Pale Ale, Holiday Lager, Bock, American Wheat, Alt Munich Helles, American Lager	Crystal, Strisselspalter, Hersbrucker	Noble hop aroma
Mount Rainier	n/a	Aroma	8.1	7	Lager, American Ale, Porter	Hallertau, Fuggle	Hallertau-like aroma, notes of citrus and licorice
Nadwislanska	Poland	Aroma	5	5	n/a	n/a	Noble aroma characteristics
Nordgaard	Uncertain (Belgium or Denmark)	Aroma	7.5	3.4	n/a	n/a	Pleasing continental aroma
Olympic	USA	Aroma	13.8	6.1	American Lager, American Ale, Pale Ale	Galena, Nugget, Chinook	Notes of spice and citrus
Omega	UK	Aroma	10	4	n/a	n/a	Pleasant European aroma
Pacific Jade	New Zealand	Aroma	14	8	Pale Ale, India Pale Ale	Magnum	Flavors of lemon citrus and cracked pepper
Pacifica	New Zealand	Aroma	6	6	Porter	Liberty	Citrusy, spicy, orange and floral aromas
Palisade®	USA	Aroma	9.5	8	Golden Ale, Pale Ale, English Ales, American Pale Ale	Styrian Golding, Willamette, Glacier, Chinook	Flavors of nectar fruits and citrus, aromas that are floral, herbaceous and grassy
Petham Golding	UK	Aroma	6.9	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pocket Talisman	USA	Aroma	6	3.2	n/a	Talisman, Cluster	n/a
Precoce de Bourgogne	France	Aroma	3.4	3.1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Premiant	Czechia	Aroma	12.5	8	Pilsner, Ale, Pale Ale, Belgian Ales, Belgian Pilsners	n/a	Neutral bittering, slightly spicy
Progress	UK	Aroma	7.5	3.3	English Bitters, Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Czech Pilsner, Bock, Cask Ale, Wheat	East Kent Golding, Fuggle	Sweet flavor, Fuggle-like aromas of grass, mint and earth. Subtle bitterness.
Record	Belgium	Aroma	12	8	Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Wheat, Belgian Ale	Northern Brewer	Pleasant European aroma, mildly fruity
Red Earth	Australia	Aroma	n/a	n/a	California Common, American Pale Ale	n/a	Spicy, woody aroma and flavor with an undernote of citrus
Riwaka	New Zealand	Aroma	6.5	5	India Pale Ale, Pilsner, American Pale Ale	Saaz	Notes of grapefruit and kumquat
Saaz	Czechia	Aroma	4.5	6	Lager, Pilsner	Saaz (US), Sterling, Lubelska-Pulawy, Moteuka, Centennial, Amarillo®	Noble, herbal character
Saaz (US)	USA	Aroma	4.5	4.5	Lager, Pilsner	Saaz, Hallertau, Tettnanger, Lubelska, Sterling	Mild, earthy, spicy, herbal
Santiam	USA	Aroma	8	8.5	American Blonde Ale, American Lager, India Pale Ale, American Pale Ale, Wheat, Bock	Tettnanger, Spalt, Spalter Select, Hallertau, Liberty	Soft, herbal, floral, fruity aromas with hints of pepper and spice
Saphir	Germany	Aroma	4.5	7	Pilsner, Lager	Hallertau, Hallertau Tradition, Spalter Select	Sweet citrus aromas with hints of tangerine
Saxon	UK	Aroma	10	5	n/a	n/a	Pleasant aroma
Serebrianka	Russia	Aroma	4	3	n/a	n/a	Continental aroma and taste with hints of black tea, herbs and tobacco
Shinshuwase	Japan	Aroma	8.3	6.1	n/a	Saaz, Hallertau, Santiam	Lemon aromas
Sladek	Czechia	Aroma	8	7	Lager, Pilsner	Saaz	Classic hoppy aroma, flavors of peach passionfruit and grapefruit
Sonnet	USA	Aroma	6	n/a	English Ales, American Ales, German Ales, Belgian Ales, Lager	Saaz, East Kent Golding, Crystal, Strisselspalt, Hersbrucker	Deep floral aroma, grass, earth, flavors of oak and honey
Spalt	Germany	Aroma	5.7	5	German Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Kolsch	Saaz, Tettnanger, Santiam, Liberty, Hallertau	Earth, spice
Spalter Select	Germany	Aroma	6.5	5	Kölsch, Belgian Ale, French Ale, Lager, Bock, Helles, Alt, Pilsner, Marzen	Saaz, Tettnanger, Spalt, Hersbrucker, Perle, Hallertau Tradition	n/a
Star	Belgium	Aroma	3	7	n/a	n/a	Pleasing continental-style aroma
Strisselspalt	France	Aroma	5.7	6	Lager, Saison, Blonde Ale, Amber Ale, Belgian Ale, Bock, Maibock, Golden Ale, Belgian Pale Ale	Liberty, Hallertau, Mt Hood, Crystal, Hersbrucker	Pleasant continental-style aroma, herbal, floral, spicy, citrus, fruit
Styrian Golding	Austria and Slovenia	Aroma	6	3	Extra Special Bitter, Ale, Lager, Belgian Ale	Fuggle, Willamette, Bobek	Resinous and earthy with hints of white pepper
Summer	Australia	Aroma	6.4	6.1	Ale, Wheat, Belgian Ale, American Ale, India Pale Pale	Saaz	Subtle flavors of apricot, melon, peach and grass
Sun	USA	Aroma	16	7	Barley Wine, Imperial Stout	Magnum, Galena, Zeus	Pronounced herbaceous aroma and flavor
Sunbeam	USA	Aroma	5	5	Pilsner, Ale	Saaz	Saaz-style characteristics
Sunshine	UK	Aroma	8.2	3.1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sussex	UK	Aroma	5.8	3.2	English Ale, Pale Ale, Belgian Ale	Progress, Whitbread Golding, Fuggle	Delicate tropical flavors and a unique fruit-forward aroma
Sylva	Australia	Aroma	7.3	4.6	Pilsner, Lager, California Common, Pale Ale	Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Helga, Saaz	Flavors of the forest and fresh-cut timber, subtle and hoppy bohemian-style aroma
Tahoma	US	Aroma	8.2	9.5	Blonde Ale, Wheat, Lager	n/a	Subtle flavors and aromas of lemon citrus, orange, wood and spice
Tardif de Bourgogne	France	Aroma	5.5	5.5	Ale, Lager	Precoce de Bourgogne	Mild, European-style aroma
Teamaker	n/a	Aroma	1.8	13.2	Pale Ale	n/a	No bitterness whatsoever
Tettnanger	Germany	Aroma	5.8	5.3	Bitter, California Blonde Ale, Red Ale, Pilsner, Lager, American Amber Ale, Winter Ale, Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, Bavarian Hefeweizen, Cream Ale, American Lager	Saaz, Spalt, Santiam, Spalter Select, Tettnanger (US)	Balanced floral and herbal aromas with some spiciness
Tettnanger (Swiss)	Switzerland	Aroma	6.3	5.7	Lager, Wheat Beer, Pilsner	Tettnanger, Fuggle, Saaz, Spalt, Ultra	Noble aroma
Tettnanger A	Germany	Aroma	4.4	5	Lager, Pilsner	Tettnanger, Saaz, Hallertau	Pleasant continental-style aroma
Tettnanger B	Germany	Aroma	5	5	Lager, Pilsner	Tettnanger, Saaz, Hallertau	Pleasant continental-style aroma
Tolhurst	UK	Aroma	2	9	n/a	n/a	Subdued but pleasant continental-style aroma
Topaz	Australia	Aroma	17.7	7.9	India Pale Ale, American Pale Ale, Bitter, Amber	Galaxy®, Citra®, Cascade, Riwaka, Rakau, Amarillo®	Light, tropical fruit flavors of lychee, clove-like spice and resinous grassy tones when dry hopped
Triskel	France	Aroma	9	4.7	Belgian Ale, Saison, Kolsch, Pilsner, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Lager, Wheat	Strisselspalt, Ahtanum™, Centennial, Chinook, Simcoe®	Floral aroma, subtly fruity, citrusy
Ultra	USA	Aroma	5	35	Oktoberfest, Blonde Ale, Harvest Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Pale Ale, American Lager, Bock	Tettnanger (GR), Saaz, Hallertauer Tradition, Liberty	Midly spicy aroma and flavor
Vanguard	USA	Aroma	7	16	Porter, Cream Ale, Lager, Rye Ale, Amber Ale, Belgian Ale, French Ale	Liberty, Mount Hood, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Saaz	n/a
Viking	UK	Aroma	10	5	American Brown Ale	Saxon	Pleasantly hoppy
Vojvodina	Former Yugoslavia	Aroma	10.5	4.7	n/a	Northern Brewer, Goldings	Noble aroma characteristics
Wai-iti	New Zealand	Aroma	3.5	5.5	Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Wheat Beer	Riwaka	Lime citrus and stone fruit notes
Whitbread Golding	UK	Aroma	7.5	3.5	Ale, Pale Ale, Bitter	Fuggle, East Kent Golding	Pleasant, fruity, European style aroma
Willamette	USA	Aroma	6	4	Ale, American Ales, Pale Ale, Brown Ale, English Ales, Porter	Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger (US), Glacier, Styrian Golding	Heraceous spiciness, floral, fruity
Willamette (AUS)	Australia	Aroma	7.2	5.7	Ale, American Ales, Pale Ale, Brown Ale, English Ales, Porter	Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger (US), Glacier, Styrian Golding	Mildly resinous, floral character
Wuerttemberger	Germany	Aroma	5	4	Lager, Pilsner	n/a	Pleasant European-style noble aroma
Zlatan	Czechia	Aroma	5	4	n/a	n/a	Mild bitterness, pleasant noble aroma
Zythos®	USA	Aroma	12.5	6.2	American Ale	Simcoe®, Amarillo®	Notes of tangerine, grapefruit, pine and pineapple
Alliance	UK	Bittering & Aroma	7.5	5.1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Amallia	USA	Bittering & Aroma	9	8.3	Brown Ale, Dark Ale	n/a	Deep earthy aroma
Apolon	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	12	4	Bitter, India Pale Ale	n/a	n/a
Aurora	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	12	5	American Pale Ale, Dark Lager	Styrian Golding, Northern Brewer	Spicy
Azacca ®	USA	Bittering & Aroma	16	5.5	India Pale Ale	n/a	Aromas of tropical fruits and citrus. Tasting notes of spicy mango, pineapple, tangerine and pine.
Bate’s Brewer	UK	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Belma®	USA	Bittering & Aroma	12.1	n/a	Pale Ale, Blonde, IPA	n/a	Notes of orange, melon, strawberry, pineapple with a hint of grapefruit
Blue Northern Brewer	Belgium	Bittering & Aroma	8	4	India Pale Ale	Chinook	n/a
Bobek	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	9.3	6.6	English Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Lager, Pilsner	Fuggle, Willamette, Styrian Golding	Pleasant aroma, pine
Bouclier	UK / France	Bittering & Aroma	9	3.3	English Ales, Pale Ale, Lager, Imperial Stout, Saison, Pils, Blonde	n/a	Aromas of herb, grass and spice alongside a citrus and floral character
Bramling Cross	UK	Bittering & Aroma	7.8	3.2	Golden Ale, Strong Ale,Stout, Porter	Whitbread Golding, Progress, East Kent Golding	Notes of lemon, blackcurrant, blackberries and plums particularly when used as a late addition.
Buket	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	9	24	English Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Lager, Pilsner	n/a	n/a
Buzz Bullets	USA	Bittering & Aroma	10	n/a	n/a	n/a	Floral and citrus notes
Calicross	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	7.9	7.8	English Ale, Porter, Mild Ale, Bitter, Extra Special Bitter, Lambic, Amber Ale, Cask Ale, Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Strong Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Golden Ale, Christmas Ale	n/a	Floral, fruity and earthy flavor and aroma
Caliente	USA	Bittering & Aroma	15	4	India Pale Ale, Wheat, Pale Ale, Spice Beer	n/a	Falvors of citrus, peach and pine, aromas of stone fruit and mandarin
Calypso	USA	Bittering & Aroma	14	6	Ale, Stout, Barley Wine	n/a	Crisp, fruity aroma. Flavour of Apples, pears, stone fruit and lime citrus.
Cascade (New Zealand)	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	8	5.5	Barley Wine, American Pale Ale, Imperial Stout, Ale, Lager	Cascade (US), Hallertau, Goldings, Ahtanum, Centennial	Similar to Cascade (US) but more subdued
Cascade (US)	USA	Bittering & Aroma	8.9	7.5	Barley Wine, American Pale Ale, Ale, Lager	Centennial, Amarillo, Columbus, Ahtanum	Floral, with elements of citrus and notes of grapefruit
Cashmere	USA	Bittering & Aroma	9.1	7.1	Saison	n/a	Smooth bitterness, herbal aroma, flavors of lemon, lime and melon
Centennial	USA	Bittering & Aroma	11.5	4.5	Extra Special Bitter, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale	Chinook, Galena, Nugget, Zeus, Columbus, Cascade (US)	Earthy and floral with an element of citrus
Cerera	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	6	4.5	n/a	n/a	Saaz-like aroma
Challenger	UK	Bittering & Aroma	9	4.5	Golden Ale, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout	Perle (US), Northern Brewer, Admiral	n/a
Chinook	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	14	4	Winter Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Barley Wine, American Lager, American Ale	Galena, Eroica, Nugget, Bullion, Columbus, Northern Brewer, Target	Bouquet of pine and spice
Cicero	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	7	4	American Pale Ale	n/a	n/a
Citra®	USA	Bittering & Aroma	15	4.5	India Pale Ale, American Ales, Amber	Simcoe®, Cascade (US), Centennial, Mosaic®	Citrus, grapefruit, lime, tropical fruits, harsh bitterness
Cluster (US)	USA	Bittering & Aroma	9	6	Barley Wine, Porter, English Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Honey Ale, Cream Ale, American Lager	Eroica, Galena	Clean, neutral, slightly floral
Coigneau	Belgium	Bittering & Aroma	n/a	n/a	Lambic, Pilsner	n/a	n/a
Columbus	USA	Bittering & Aroma	18	6	Imperial Brown Ale, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, American Ales, Stout	Zeus, Chinook, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Target, Warrior®, Millenium, Bullion	n/a
Delta	USA	Bittering & Aroma	7	7	American Pale Ale, American India Pale Ale, ESBs	Cascade, Nelson Sauvin, Fuggle, Willamette	Spicy with notes of melon and citrus
Dr Rudi	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	12	8.5	Lager, India Pale Ale	Green Bullet	Grass, pine and citrus flavors
Eureka	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	19	6	Imperial India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, American Ales, American Red, Saison	n/a	Falvors of citrus, peach and pine, aromas of stone fruit and mandarin
Falconer’s Flight®	USA	Bittering & Aroma	12	5	India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Lager	Cascade, Columbus, Centennial	Distinct tropical, floral, lemon and grapefruit attributes
Fantasia®	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	Fruit, noble aromas, cream, caramel
First Gold	UK	Bittering & Aroma	9.3	4.1	Porter, English Bitter, Wheat Beer, Celtic Ale, Summer Ale, Amber Ale, Dark Amber Ale, India Pale Ale, Imperial India Pale Ale	Willamette, East Kent Golding, Styrian Golding	Tangerine, orange, cinnamon aroma, marmalade flavors
Fuggle Tetraploid	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	5	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Galaxy ®	Australia	Bittering & Aroma	16	6.9	Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, ESB	Citra®, Amarillo®, Centennial	Citrus, peach and passionfruit aromas
Glacier	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	9.7	10	Extra Special Bitter, India Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, American Pale Ale	Willamette, Fuggle (US), Tettnanger, Golding (US)	Herbs, wood and citrus
Goldings (NZ)	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	4.2	4.8	English Pale Ale, Pale Ale	East Kent Golding	n/a
Green Bullet	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	15	7	Bock, Saison, India Pale Ale	Liberty, Hallertau, Crystal, Mount Hood, Ultra	Aromas of raisin and fruit
Greensburg	USA	Bittering & Aroma	5	7	n/a	n/a	Fruity, woody aromas
Hallertauer Taurus	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	17.9	6	Schwarzbier, Oktoberfest	Magnum, Merkur, Herkules	Chocolate, banana, spice, pepper, curry
Herald	UK	Bittering & Aroma	12.8	5.5	Pale Ale, Golden Ale	Pioneer	n/a
Herkules	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	17	5.5	German Ale	n/a	Notes of melon, black pepper and pine
Horizon	USA	Bittering & Aroma	16.5	8.5	Light Ale, Red Ale, Pumpkin Ale	Magnum	Floral, citrusy
Hüller Bitterer	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	7	5.5	Schwarzbier, Lager	n/a	n/a
Kirin II	Japan	Bittering & Aroma	8	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Legacy®	USA	Bittering & Aroma	8.4	n/a	Ale, Lager, Stout, India Pale Ale	Cluster, Galena, Northern Brewer	Notes of blackberry, black currant, orange and grapefruit. Floral and spicy.
Marynka	Poland	Bittering & Aroma	12	10.2	Bitter, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Pilsner	Tettnanger	Earthy and herbal flavors and aromas
Melba	Australia	Bittering & Aroma	10	5	n/a	Galaxy	Clean spicy bitterness, aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit and citrus.
Merkur	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	16.2	7.3	n/a	Magnum	Earthy, spicy bitterness, citrus zing
Mosaic ®	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	13.5	3.9	India Pale Ale, Pale Ale	Citra®	n/a
MultiHead	USA	Bittering & Aroma	5.5	8	Pale Ale	n/a	Heady, floral aroma, some sweet fruit and citrus
Nelson Sauvin	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	13	8	American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale	Pacific Jade, Pacifica	Smooth bittering, rich, fruity, gooseberry and white-wine flavors
Neo1	US	Bittering & Aroma	9	3.3	n/a	n/a	Significant lemon-citrus character
Neoplanta	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	12	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northdown	UK	Bittering & Aroma	10	5.5	Blonde Ale,	Challenger, Admiral	Fresh, flowery, piney, berry and spice
Northern Brewer (GR)	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	10	5	Steam Beer, German Ale, German Lager	Perle, Northern Brewer (US)	n/a
Northern Brewer (UK)	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	9	4	Lambic, Porter, California Common, European Ales, Stout	n/a	Minty and resinous
Northern Brewer (US)	USA	Bittering & Aroma	10	5	India Pale Ale	Northern Brewer, Chinook	n/a
Nugget	USA	Bittering & Aroma	14	5.8	India Pale Ale, Imperial India Pale Ale	Galena	Solid bittering, light flavor, herbal aroma
Opal	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	14	5.5	Pilsner, Hefeweizen, Helles, Lager, Brown Ale, Saison, Tripel, Wheat, Kolsch, Blonde Ale	East Kent Golding, Styrian Golding	Flavors of spice and citrus, slight sweetness
Orbit	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	6	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Orion	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	9	5.73	Helles	Perle	n/a
Perle	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	9	8	Hefeweizen, Belgian Strong Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Kölsch	Perle (US), Northern Brewer (GR)	n/a
Perle (US)	USA	Bittering & Aroma	10	5	Hefeweizen, Belgian Strong Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Kölsch	Perle (GR), Northern Brewer (GR)	Faint spicy aroma
Phoenix	UK	Bittering & Aroma	13.5	5.5	India Pale Ale, Bitter, Golden Ale, Triple India Pale Ale, English Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Stout, Brown Ale	Northdown, Challenger, East Kent Golding	Aromas of spice, pine, chocolate and molasses
Pilgrim	UK	Bittering & Aroma	13	5.2	English Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, Stout, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout	Target, Pioneer, Challenger	Rounded bitterness, grassy herbs, pears, and spice
Pioneer	UK	Bittering & Aroma	10	4	India Pale Ale, Red Ale, Specialty Ale, Strong Bitter	East Kent Golding	Clean bittering, aromas of citrus, lemon, grapefruit, herbs and cedar
Polaris	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	23	6	Ales, Pale Ales, India Pale Ale	n/a	Floral and fruity aromas, spice, pine and mint
Pride of Kent	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	11	8	n/a	Galena	n/a
Rakau	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	10.9	4.8	Pale Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bitter, Bock, American Lager	n/a	n/a
Simcoe®	USA	Bittering & Aroma	14	5	Double India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale	Summit	Bright citrus flavors with earthy undertones, aromas of grapefruit, pine and herbs
Smaragd	Germany	Bittering & Aroma	6	5.5	Ale, Amber	n/a	Predominantly fruity aroma with bold floral notes, flavors of earth and spice
Smooth Cone	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	9.5	5.2	Lager	Cluster	n/a
Southern Promise	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	11.5	5.4	Lager, Pale Ale	Southern Brewer	Smooth bitterness, woody, earthy
Sterling	USA	Bittering & Aroma	9	6	India Pale Ale	Saaz	Spicy, citrus aroma, herbal notes
Sticklebract	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	14.2	8.5	Extra Special Bitter	Northern Brewer (GR)	Aromas of pine and citrus
Styrian Golding	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	6.5	5.9	n/a	Styrian Golding	Balanced noble aroma
Styrian Wolf	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	18.5	6	IPA, Pale Ale, Ale	n/a	n/a
Talisman	USA	Bittering & Aroma	6.7	3.6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Target	UK	Bittering & Aroma	12.5	5.5	Bitter, Pale Ale, Kentish Bitter, India Pale Ale, Brown Ale, American Lager	Fuggle, Willamette	n/a
Tettnanger (US)	USA	Bittering & Aroma	5	4.5	Bitter, Blonde Ale, Red Ale, Pilsner, Lager, American Lager	Spalter Select, Santiam, Czech Saaz, Spalt	n/a
Universal	Czechia	Bittering & Aroma	5	7	n/a	Hallertau	Noble aromas and mild bitterness
Vic Secret	Australia	Bittering & Aroma	17	56	Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, Porter	Galaxy	Tropical fruit, pine, herbs
Vital	Czechia	Bittering & Aroma	17	11	n/a	n/a	Spicy hop aroma
Waimea	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	19	9	India Pale Ale, Pale Ale	Columbus	Citrus and pine
Wakatu	New Zealand	Bittering & Aroma	8.5	8	Lager, Pale Ale, Belgian Ale	n/a	Floral, lime aromas
Willow Creek	n/a	Bittering & Aroma	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Yakima Gold	USA	Bittering & Aroma	10.5	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Yeoman	UK	Bittering & Aroma	12	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ahtanum® Brand	USA	Aroma	6.5	6	Lager, Ipa, Pale, Ale	n/a	Grapefruit, Floral, Cedar
Amarillo® Brand	USA	Aroma	11	8	American-Style Ale, Ipa	n/a	Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Melon, Apricot, Peach
Azacca® Brand	USA	Aroma	16	5.5	American-Style Ale, Ipa, Saison	n/a	Mango, Papaya, Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Piney, Spicy, Pineapple, Grassy, Tropical Fruits, Citrus
Bravo™ Brand	USA	Bittering & Aroma	18	5.5	Pale Ale, Ipa, Barley Wine	n/a	Orange Vanilla
Brewer's Gold (GR)	Germany	Bittering	6.5	3.5	English-Style Ale, Belgian-Style Ale, German-Style Ale	n/a	Blackcurrant, Spicy
Brooklyn	New Zealand	n/a	19.5	10	Ipa, Double Ipa	n/a	Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Spice sweet hay
Citra® Brand	USA	Aroma	15	4.5	Ipa, America Pale Ale	n/a	Grapefruit, Melon, Lime, Gooseberry, Passion Fruit
Dr. Rudi™ Brand	New Zealand	Aroma	12	8.5	Ale, Lager	n/a	Resin, Pine, Lemongras
Ekuanot® Brand	USA	Aroma	15.5	5	Ipa, American-Style Ale, Belgian-Style Ale, American Pale Ale	n/a	Melon, Berry, Lime, Apple, Papaya, Green Pepper, Mango, Mandarin Orange
El Dorado® Brand	USA	n/a	17	8	Blonde, Lager, American Pale Ale, Ipa, Cream Ale, Red Ale, Wheat	n/a	Cherry, Apricot, Pear, Citrus, Watermelon, Grass, Wood, Mint
Ella™ Brand	Australia	n/a	16.3	7.8	Lager, Pilsner	n/a	Floral, Noble, Spicy, Star Anise, Grapefruit
Endeavour	UK	n/a	10.6	5.3	English-Style Ale, Lager	n/a	Blackcurrant, Loganberry, Spice, Grapefruit, Lime
Enigma™ Brand	Australia	n/a	16.5	6.4	Pale Ale, Ipa, Amber	n/a	Pinot Gris, Raspberry, Redcurrant, Tropica Fruit
Epic	UK	Aroma	5	2.5	Pale Ale	n/a	Fruity, Berry
Falconer's Flight®	USA	Aroma	12	5	American Pale Ale, Ipa	n/a	Lemon, Grapefruit
Falconer's Flight 7Cs®	USA	n/a	10.5	5.1	Amercian Pale Ale, Ipa, Double Ipa	n/a	Fruit, Citrus, Spice, Earth
Galaxy™ Brand	Australia	n/a	16	6.9	Pale Ale, Ipa	n/a	Passionfruit, Peach, Clean Citrus
Huell Melon	Germany	Aroma	7.5	7.9	Wheat, Belgian-Style Ale, Pale Ale	n/a	Honeydew Melon, Strawberry, Tropical Fruit, Orange, Vanilla
Idaho 7™ Brand	USA	n/a	14	5	Ipa, Pale Ale, Wheat	n/a	Pineapple, Peach, Pine, Resin, Mango, Black tea
Independence	USA	Aroma	4.7	1.5	American-Style Pilsner, Lager, Blonde and Pale Ale	n/a	Floral, Stone Fruit, Citrus, Herbal, Tobacco, Earth, Pine, Grass
Jarrylo® Brand	USA	Aroma	17	7.5	Pale Ale, Saison, Belgian-Style Ale	n/a	Banana, Grass, Pear, Orange, Spicy, Fruit
Kazbek	Czech Republic	n/a	8	6	Pilsner, Lager, Ipa	n/a	Spicy Lemon
Loral® Brand	USA	Aroma	17	6.5	Ipa, American Pale Ale, Saison, Belgian-Style Ale, Wheat, Pilsner	n/a	Floral, Pepper, Lemoncitrus, Dark Fruit
Mittelfrüh	Germany	Aroma	5.5	5	Lager, Pilsner, Wheat, Cask-Conditioned Ale	n/a	Grass, Tea, Citrus
Mt. Hood	USA	Aroma	6.5	8	Lager, Altbier, Bock, Helles, Wheat	n/a	Pungent
Mt. Rainier	USA	Bittering & Aroma	7	9	American-Style Ale, Lager, Pilsner	n/a	Noble, Licorice, Floral
Pacific Crest	USA	n/a	3.9	3	Pilsner, Lager, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale	n/a	Floral, Earthy, Grass, Spicy, Herbal
Pahto	USA	Bittering	20	6	Ipa, Pale Ale	n/a	Herbal, Earthy, Floral
Pekko	USA	n/a	16	4.3	All Styles	n/a	Clean, Floral, Melon, Pineapple, Pear, Saaz-like, Cucumber, Mint, Herbal Sage, Lemon
Sabro	USA	n/a	17	6.5	Ipa, Saison, Porter, Stout, Fruit Beer, American Pale Ale	n/a	Citrus, Stone Fruit, Coconut, Tropical Fruit, Herbal
Savinjski Golding	Slovenia	Bittering & Aroma	6	3.5	Ale, Lager, Stout, Bitter, Barley Wine	n/a	Noble
Select	Germany	n/a	6.5	5	Lager, German-Style Ale	n/a	Spicy, Grass
Southern Cross	New Zealand	n/a	14	6	Pale Ale, Lager	n/a	Lemon Peel, Lime, Tropical Fruit, Pine
Taurus	Germany	Aroma	17	6	German-Style Ale, Lager	n/a	Blackcurrant, Pepper, Zesty
Tradition	Germany	n/a	7	6	German-Style Lager, Wheat, Pilsner	n/a	Grass, Tea, Orange, Lavender
Triplepearl	USA	n/a	11.2	4.2	Pale Ale	n/a	Melon, Orange, Resin, Spice, Pepper
McKenzie Hops	USA	Aroma	10	7.5	West Coast IPA, American Pale Ale, Hazy IPA	n/a	Grapefruit, lemon, nectarine, melon, pine resin, thyme

Hop Trends 2023:

In 2023, the craft beer industry is witnessing a revolutionary shift with the introduction of new hop varieties, transforming the way we perceive the craft beer and homebrewing landscape. Homebrewers and craft beer enthusiasts alike now have access to a broader palette of flavors, bringing a new level of complexity and uniqueness to their brews.

The craft beer industry is being transformed by the introduction of these new hop varieties, never before seen in the market. Brewers now have the freedom to experiment with different combinations of hops, creating unique flavor profiles that will tantalize the taste buds of craft beer drinkers. This hop revolution is also ushering in a new era of beer styles, with brewers creating beers that are more hop-forward than ever before, with intense hop aromas and flavors that make them stand out from the crowd​.

In parallel with the craft beer industry, the homebrewing community is also reaping the benefits of this hop revolution. After years of lobbying, the government has finally increased the number of hops available to homebrewers. This means that homebrewers can now experiment with a wider variety of hops, creating beers that are more complex, interesting, and flavorful. The addition of more hops allows homebrewers to make beers that are more balanced and drinkable, and more in line with the popular craft beers that are trending today. Furthermore, this development also makes homebrewing more affordable and accessible to the average person, bringing the joy of brewing to everyone​.

One of the exciting new hop varieties that made its debut in 2023 is the McKenzie hop. Developed by West Coast Hop Breeding, a network of six Oregon hop farmers, this new hop variety was bred over a five-year process. McKenzie is described as a “bright and fruity” hop with aromas of grapefruit, lemon, nectarine, and melon, backed by pine, resin, and wood. This unique flavor profile promises to bring a new level of complexity to craft beers and homebrews alike​.

The hop industry in Australia is also making strides in developing new hop varieties. Traditionally dominated by bitter varieties, the Australian hop industry has shifted its focus due to the growing popularity of craft brews and the demand for distinctive aromatic tastes. This has allowed them to work with both mainstream breweries and the craft sector in developing new varieties. Australian hop farmers have also seen an influx of craft brewers from countries including India, Japan, Europe, and the USA, keen on sourcing unique hop varieties to give their brews a distinctive flavor profile and a marketing edge​​.

One notable Australian hop variety that continues its strong use in IPAs is Galaxy, an Australian-bred hop derived from a German variety, which has attracted attention from US craft brewers. Another variety is Topaz, which produces a beer with tones of lychee and tropical fruit. These unique flavors promise to add a new dimension to the craft beer and homebrewing scene, offering brewers a broader palette of flavors to experiment with​​.

While the introduction of these new hop varieties is indeed exciting, there is still more to be discovered. The brewing industry is constantly evolving, and as such, the search for new hop varieties continues. This will undoubtedly lead to the creation of even more unique and flavorful beers in the future.

The 2023 trends have been significant this year for the craft beer and homebrewing community, with new hop varieties offering a wider range of flavors and aromas.

References:

1. Beergeek.com. (2023). The Impact of New Hop Varieties on Homebrewing. https://beergeek.com/new-hop-varieties-2023
2. ProBrewer.com. (2023). New Hop Varieties Released in 2023. https://www.probrewer.com/new-hop-varieties-2023
3. ABC News. (2023). Australian Hop Industry Develops New Varieties for Craft Beer. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-26/new-hop-varieties-2023-australia/10017542

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