Hallertau Tradition is a Hüll-bred fine aroma hop originating from Hallertau Mittelfrüher, Hallertauer Gold and Saaz. Bred specifically for fungus and disease resistance, it succeeded in that effort and also features higher alpha acids than its parent varieties, low cohumulone and higher myrcene. It was released for commercial production in 1989.

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HBC 630 is complex and fruity with Sweet Fruits and Berries like Raspberry and Cherry, along with sweet candy-like esters and lactones giving creamy notes of peach and banana. RECOMMENDED BEER STYLES: Wheat Ale, Golden Ale, American style lagers, Pale Ales, India Pale Lager (IPL), India Pale Ale (IPA), Session IPA, New England IPA, Hazy IPA, Imperial IPA.

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HBC 630 is complex and fruity with Sweet Fruits and Berries like Raspberry and Cherry, along with sweet candy-like esters and lactones giving creamy notes of peach and banana. RECOMMENDED BEER STYLES: Wheat Ale, Golden Ale, American style lagers, Pale Ales, India Pale Lager (IPL), India Pale Ale (IPA), Session IPA, New England IPA, Hazy IPA, Imperial IPA.

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HBC 630 is complex and fruity with Sweet Fruits and Berries like Raspberry and Cherry, along with sweet candy-like esters and lactones giving creamy notes of peach and banana. RECOMMENDED BEER STYLES: Wheat Ale, Golden Ale, American style lagers, Pale Ales, India Pale Lager (IPL), India Pale Ale (IPA), Session IPA, New England IPA, Hazy IPA, Imperial IPA.

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HBC 630 is complex and fruity with Sweet Fruits and Berries like Raspberry and Cherry, along with sweet candy-like esters and lactones giving creamy notes of peach and banana. RECOMMENDED BEER STYLES: Wheat Ale, Golden Ale, American style lagers, Pale Ales, India Pale Lager (IPL), India Pale Ale (IPA), Session IPA, New England IPA, Hazy IPA, Imperial IPA.

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Named for its home state, this late-maturing aroma hop practically drips with juicy tropical and stone fruit, supported by sticky pine and fainter notes of earthy black tea. It’s perfect for late additions, though also has high enough alpha acids for good bittering. Aroma Profile: Tropical/Fruit, Piney/Resinous, Stone Fruit.

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Named for its home state, this late-maturing aroma hop practically drips with juicy tropical and stone fruit, supported by sticky pine and fainter notes of earthy black tea. It’s perfect for late additions, though also has high enough alpha acids for good bittering. Aroma Profile: Tropical/Fruit, Piney/Resinous, Stone Fruit.

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Named for its home state, this late-maturing aroma hop practically drips with juicy tropical and stone fruit, supported by sticky pine and fainter notes of earthy black tea. It’s perfect for late additions, though also has high enough alpha acids for good bittering. Aroma Profile: Tropical/Fruit, Piney/Resinous, Stone Fruit.

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Named for its home state, this late-maturing aroma hop practically drips with juicy tropical and stone fruit, supported by sticky pine and fainter notes of earthy black tea. It’s perfect for late additions, though also has high enough alpha acids for good bittering. Aroma Profile: Tropical/Fruit, Piney/Resinous, Stone Fruit.

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German-grown Magnum is fast becoming a brewing favourite in Europe and towards being one of the most widely grown high alpha varieties in the US. Used predominately as a base bittering hop it features an exceptional growth rate, yield and superlative storage stability and is said to result in squeaky clean bitterness and subtle citrus-like flavours. Originally created at the German Hop Institute in Hull, Magnum was released to the brewing world in 1980 and has since been recognised as being most suited to pale ales and lagers where a clean bitterness is desired. It is the result of a cross between Galena and an unnamed German male variety. Also Known As Hallertau Magnum Characteristics Clean bitterness, subtle citrus flavours Purpose Bittering Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin Germany Substitutes Columbus Styles India Pilsner, Belgian India Pale Ale, American Ale, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Dark Ale, Pilsner, Bright Ale, Hefeweizen

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German-grown Magnum is fast becoming a brewing favourite in Europe and towards being one of the most widely grown high alpha varieties in the US. Used predominately as a base bittering Hop it features an exceptional growth rate, yield and superlative storage stability and is said to result in squeaky clean bitterness and subtle citrus-like flavours. Originally created at the German Hop Institute in Hull, Magnum was released to the brewing world in 1980 and has since been recognised as being most suited to pale ales and lagers where a clean bitterness is desired. It is the result of a cross between Galena and an unnamed German male variety. Also Known As Hallertau Magnum Characteristics Clean bitterness, subtle citrus flavours Purpose Bittering Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin Germany Substitutes Columbus Styles India Pilsner, Belgian India Pale Ale, American Ale, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Dark Ale, Pilsner, Bright Ale, Hefeweizen

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German-grown Magnum is fast becoming a brewing favourite in Europe and towards being one of the most widely grown high alpha varieties in the US. Used predominately as a base bittering hop it features an exceptional growth rate, yield and superlative storage stability and is said to result in squeaky clean bitterness and subtle citrus-like flavours. Originally created at the German Hop Institute in Hull, Magnum was released to the brewing world in 1980 and has since been recognised as being most suited to pale ales and lagers where a clean bitterness is desired. It is the result of a cross between Galena and an unnamed German male variety. Also Known As Hallertau Magnum Characteristics Clean bitterness, subtle citrus flavours Purpose Bittering Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin Germany Substitutes Columbus Styles India Pilsner, Belgian India Pale Ale, American Ale, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Dark Ale, Pilsner, Bright Ale, Hefeweizen

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German-grown Magnum is fast becoming a brewing favourite in Europe and towards being one of the most widely grown high alpha varieties in the US. Used predominately as a base bittering hop it features an exceptional growth rate, yield and superlative storage stability and is said to result in squeaky clean bitterness and subtle citrus-like flavours. Originally created at the German Hop Institute in Hull, Magnum was released to the brewing world in 1980 and has since been recognised as being most suited to pale ales and lagers where a clean bitterness is desired. It is the result of a cross between Galena and an unnamed German male variety. Also Known As Hallertau Magnum Characteristics Clean bitterness, subtle citrus flavours Purpose Bittering Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin Germany Substitutes Columbus Styles India Pilsner, Belgian India Pale Ale, American Ale, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Dark Ale, Pilsner, Bright Ale, Hefeweizen

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Released in 2012 by the Hop Breeding Company, LLC. Mosaic hops feature complex but clean flavour characteristics and are known for their triple-use profile encompassing bittering, flavour and aroma. They have high alpha acids but low cohumulone which makes them pleasantly hoppy, carrying flavours of mango, pine, citrus and herbs and aromas of tropical and stone fruit. Mosaic is the first daughter of Simcoe and Nugget as has been humorously referred to by some as Citra on steroids. Also Known As HBC369 Characteristics Mango, pine, citrus and herbs. Aromas of tropical and stone fruit. Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 11.5%-13.5% Origin US Substitutes Citra? Styles India Pale Ale, Pale Ale  

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Released in 2012 by the Hop Breeding Company, LLC, Mosaic Hops feature complex but clean flavour characteristics and are known for their triple-use profile encompassing bittering, flavour and aroma. They have high alpha acids but low cohumulone which makes them pleasantly hoppy, carrying flavours of mango, pine, citrus and herbs and aromas of tropical and stone fruit. Mosaic is the first daughter of Simcoe and Nugget as has been humorously referred to by some as Citra on steroids. Also Known As HBC369 Characteristics Mango, pine, citrus and herbs. Aromas of tropical and stone fruit. Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 11.5%-13.5% Origin US Substitutes Citra? Styles India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

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Formerly known as Belgian Saaz or B Saaz, Motueka is a premier New Zealand hop. Developed by HortResearch, this triploid was bred from Saaz and an unnamed New Zealand breeding strain and lends itself well to Lagers, Pilsners and Belgian  Ales. It makes an excellent dual-use hop, carrying an exciting fruit aroma with refreshing notes of tropical fruit and citrus. It can be used at any point during the brewing process and works well in sweet, malty and fruity beers.  Massachusetts brewery Brewmaster Jack use Motueka in a Maibock and Sierra Nevada brewery also debuted their Southern Hemisphere Harvest fresh hops ale in April 2014 using Motueka, along with Southern Cross as its finishing hops. Also Known As B Saaz, Belgian Saaz Characteristics Tropical fruit and citrus Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 6.5%-8.5% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Saaz Styles European Ale, English Ale, Dark Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Ales, Lager, Maibock, Ales

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Formerly known as Belgian Saaz or B Saaz, Motueka is a premier New Zealand hop. Developed by HortResearch, this triploid was bred from Saaz and an unnamed New Zealand breeding strain and lends itself well to Lagers, Pilsners and Belgian Ales. It makes an excellent dual-use hop, carrying an exciting fruit aroma with refreshing notes of tropical fruit and citrus. It can be used at any point during the brewing process and works well in sweet, malty and fruity beers. Massachusetts brewery Brewmaster Jack use Motueka in a Maibock and Sierra Nevada brewery also debuted their Southern Hemisphere Harvest fresh hops ale in April 2014 using Motueka, along with Southern Cross as its finishing hops. Also Known As B Saaz, Belgian Saaz Characteristics Tropical fruit and citrus Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 6.5%-8.5% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Saaz Styles European Ale, English Ale, Dark Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Ales, Lager, Maibock, Ales

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Intense tropical pineapple, passion fruit and stone fruit characters.   Nectaron® provides an intense mix of distinctive pineapple stone fruit citrus that lends itself perfectly to a range of beer styles including NEIPA, IPA, Pale Ales and Lagers. Nectaron is best used late or when dry hopping and has proven itself as an award winning hop, delivering a consistent dose of high quality tropical hop character every time. Recommended beer styles: Lagers, Pale Ales, IPA's, NEIPA and modern beer styles.

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Intense tropical pineapple, passion fruit and stone fruit characters. Nectaron® provides an intense mix of distinctive pineapple stone fruit citrus that lends itself perfectly to a range of beer styles including NEIPA, IPA, Pale Ales and Lagers. Nectaron is best used late or when dry hopping and has proven itself as an award winning hop, delivering a consistent dose of high quality tropical hop character every time. Recommended beer styles: Lagers, Pale Ales, IPA's, NEIPA and modern beer styles.

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Nelson Sauvin name is derived from the Sauvignon Blanc wine grape to which many agree has similar flavour and aroma characteristics. Developed in New Zealand and released in 2000, it is considered too wild for many major brewers. Despite this, Nelson Sauvin has found significant use among craft breweries and home brewers for its eccentric characteristics. They variety has gained popularity in American-style Pale Ales but is definitely a hop that requires prudent and discerning application in brewing. Nelson Sauvin oil profile is complex and fortunately works well as an aroma hop, flavour hop and also for bittering. Low cohumulone is responsible for its smooth bittering qualities. It is descended from Smoothcone. Characteristics Smooth bitterness, rich, fruity, gooseberry and white-wine flavours Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-13% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Pacific Jade Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

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Nelson Sauvin name is derived from the Sauvignon Blanc wine grape to which many agree has similar flavour and aroma characteristics. Developed in New Zealand and released in 2000, it is considered too wild for many major brewers. Despite this, Nelson Sauvin has found significant use among craft breweries and home brewers for its eccentric characteristics. They variety has gained popularity in American-style Pale Ales but is definitely a hop that requires prudent and discerning application in brewing. Nelson Sauvin oil profile is complex and fortunately works well as an aroma hop, flavour hop and also for bittering. Low cohumulone is responsible for its smooth bittering qualities. It is descended from Smoothcone. Characteristics Smooth bitterness, rich, fruity, gooseberry and white-wine flavours Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-13% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Pacific Jade Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

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Nelson Sauvin name is derived from the Sauvignon Blanc wine grape to which many agree has similar flavour and aroma characteristics. Developed in New Zealand and released in 2000, it is considered too wild for many major brewers. Despite this, Nelson Sauvin has found significant use among craft breweries and home brewers for its eccentric characteristics. They variety has gained popularity in American-style Pale Ales but is definitely a hop that requires prudent and discerning application in brewing. Nelson Sauvin oil profile is complex and fortunately works well as an aroma hop, flavour hop and also for bittering. Low cohumulone is responsible for its smooth bittering qualities. It is descended from Smoothcone. Characteristics Smooth bitterness, rich, fruity, gooseberry and white-wine flavours Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-13% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Pacific Jade Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

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Nelson Sauvin name is derived from the Sauvignon Blanc wine grape to which many agree has similar flavour and aroma characteristics. Developed in New Zealand and released in 2000, it is considered too wild for many major brewers. Despite this, Nelson Sauvin has found significant use among craft breweries and home brewers for its eccentric characteristics. They variety has gained popularity in American-style Pale Ales but is definitely a hop that requires prudent and discerning application in brewing. Nelson Sauvin oil profile is complex and fortunately works well as an aroma hop, flavour hop and also for bittering. Low cohumulone is responsible for its smooth bittering qualities. It is descended from Smoothcone. Characteristics Smooth bitterness, rich, fruity, gooseberry and white-wine flavours Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-13% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Pacific Jade Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

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Northern Brewer is a well-known dual-use hop developed at Wye College in 1934. Currently, it is being grown in several countries around the world. The original was a cross between Canterbury Golding and a Brewers Gold male. Today, it is grown mostly in Germany and the US. Northern Brewer is used majorly in European beers and ales, from Lambics to Porters and everything in between. It is also popular in California Common-style beers with its woody, piney and minty essence. Characteristics Minty and resinous Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 9.5% Origin Germany, US Styles Lambic, Porter, California Common (Steam Beer), European Ales, Stout

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Northern Brewer is a well-known dual-use hop developed at Wye College in 1934. Currently, it is being grown in several countries around the world. The original was a cross between Canterbury Golding and a Brewers Gold male. Today, it is grown mostly in Germany and the US. Northern Brewer is used majorly in European beers and ales, from Lambics to Porters and everything in between. It is also popular in California Common-style beers with its woody, piney and minty essence. Characteristics Minty and resinous Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 9.5% Origin Germany, US Styles Lambic, Porter, California Common (Steam Beer), European Ales, Stout

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Released from HortResearchs New Zealand Hop Research Program in 2004, Pacific Jade started its commercial existence predominately limited to the New Zealand domestic market. Now however, it is finding its way into inventories globally.  It exhibits an interesting flavor profile of lemon citrus and cracked pepper. As an early addition it imparts a soft, rounded bitterness. Ancestrally, Pacific Jade owes its existence to Saaz and fellow New Zealand-born variety, First Choice.  Characteristics Flavors of lemon citrus and cracked pepper Purpose Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Magnum Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

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Released from HortResearchs New Zealand Hop Research Program in 2004, Pacific Jade started its commercial existence predominately limited to the New Zealand domestic market. Now however, it is finding its way into inventories worldwide. It exhibits an interesting flavor profile of lemon citrus and cracked pepper. As an early addition it imparts a soft, rounded bitterness. Ancestrally, Pacific Jade owes its existence to Saaz and fellow New Zealand-born variety, First Choice. Characteristics Flavors of lemon citrus and cracked pepper Purpose Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Magnum Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

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Released from HortResearchs New Zealand Hop Research Program in 2004, Pacific Jade started its commercial existence predominately limited to the New Zealand domestic market. Now however, it is finding its way into inventories globally. It exhibits an interesting flavor profile of lemon citrus and cracked pepper. As an early addition it imparts a soft, rounded bitterness. Ancestrally, Pacific Jade owes its existence to Saaz and fellow New Zealand-born variety, First Choice. Characteristics Flavors of lemon citrus and cracked pepper Purpose Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Magnum Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

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Released from HortResearchs New Zealand Hop Research Program in 2004, Pacific Jade started its commercial existence predominately limited to the New Zealand domestic market. Now however, it is finding its way into inventories worldwide. It exhibits an interesting flavor profile of lemon citrus and cracked pepper. As an early addition it imparts a soft, rounded bitterness. Ancestrally, Pacific Jade owes its existence to Saaz and fellow New Zealand-born variety, First Choice. Characteristics Flavors of lemon citrus and cracked pepper Purpose Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin New Zealand Substitutes Magnum Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

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The original Perle was created in Germany sometime during the 1960s or early-mid 1970s from Northern Brewer and a German male. It was released to the public in 1978. Some European breweries have claimed that Perle is much like and a good substitute for Hallertau Mittelfruh. Others in the US and Japan however have disagreed with that assessment. Perle is said to have a pleasant aroma, elements of mint and pine with a hint of spice. Characteristics Mint, pine, spice. Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 8%-9% Origin Germany Substitutes Northern Brewer Styles Hefeweizen, Belgian Strong Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Kolsch

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The original Perle was created in Germany sometime during the 1960s or early-mid 1970s from Northern Brewer and a German male. It was released to the public in 1978. Some European breweries have claimed that Perle is much like and a good substitute for Hallertau Mittelfruh. Others in the US and Japan however have disagreed with that assessment. Perle is said to have a pleasant aroma, elements of mint and pine with a hint of spice. Characteristics Mint, pine, spice. Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 8%-9% Origin Germany Substitutes Northern Brewer Styles Hefeweizen, Belgian Strong Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Kolsch

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The original Perle was created in Germany sometime during the 1960s or early-mid 1970s from Northern Brewer and a German male. It was released to the public in 1978. Some European breweries have claimed that Perle is much like and a good substitute for Hallertau Mittelfruh. Others in the US and Japan however have disagreed with that assessment. Perle is said to have a pleasant aroma, elements of mint and pine with a hint of spice. Characteristics Mint, pine, spice. Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 8%-9% Origin Germany Substitutes Northern Brewer Styles Hefeweizen, Belgian Strong Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Kolsch

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The original Perle was created in Germany sometime during the 1960s or early-mid 1970s from Northern Brewer and a German male. It was released to the public in 1978. Some European breweries have claimed that Perle is much like and a good substitute for Hallertau Mittelfruh. Others in the US and Japan however have disagreed with that assessment. Perle is said to have a pleasant aroma, elements of mint and pine with a hint of spice. Characteristics Mint, pine, spice. Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 8%-9% Origin Germany Substitutes Northern Brewer Styles Hefeweizen, Belgian Strong Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Kolsch

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The 4th Annual Pink Boots Blend was chosen via a virtual hop selection event involving women in beer from across the globe. The newest blend consists of Cashmere, Ahtanum®, Citra®, Loral® & Sabro® brand hops, creating a blend with tropical, herbal, citrus & woody aromatic qualities.

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The 4th Annual Pink Boots Blend was chosen via a virtual hop selection event involving women in beer from across the Globe. The newest blend consists of Cashmere, Ahtanum®, Citra®, Loral® & Sabro® brand hops, creating a blend with tropical, herbal, citrus & woody aromatic qualities.

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The 5th Annual Pink Boots Blend was chosen via a virtual hop selection event involving women in beer from across the globe. The newest blend consists of HBC630, Idaho Gem, Loral, Talus, Triumph with an expected citrus, tropical, sweet aromatic and berry aroma profile.  

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The 5th Annual Pink Boots Blend was chosen via a virtual hop selection event involving women in beer from across the globe. The newest blend consists of HBC630, Idaho Gem, Loral, Talus, Triumph with an expected citrus, tropical, sweet aromatic and berry aroma profile.

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The 6th Annual Pink Boots Blend was chosen via a virtual hop selection event involving women in beer from across the globe. The newest blend consists of Loral, Azacca, El Dorado and Idaho Gem with a flavour profile of citrus, herbal, stonefruit, tropical and woody.  

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The 6th Annual Pink Boots Blend was chosen via a virtual hop selection event involving women in beer from across the globe. The newest blend consists of Loral, Azacca, El Dorado and Idaho Gem with a flavour profile of citrus, herbal, stonefruit, tropical and woody.

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When Australian hop Pride of Ringwood was released in 1958 it had the distinction of being the hop with the highest alpha acid content in the world. Though that title has been long surpassed it is still an incredibly popular bittering hop. Best utilised fresh, Pride of Ringwood is primarily a bittering hop but also exhibits spicy, fruity aromas when used as a late addition. The variety was developed by Bill Nash who then worked for the Carlton and United Brewery at the Ringwood Hop Research Station in Ringwood, Victoria. It was bred from English variety Pride of Kent through open pollination. Pride of Ringwood once made up the vast majority of hops grown in Australia and at it's peak reached 90% of total crop acreage. Elsewhere Pride of Ringwood is considered too late harvest for the US but was at one stage also grown in Kashmir, India. While the Australian Pride of Ringwood crop is largely disease free, when grown in other locations it can be susceptible to downy mildew. Though it is primarily used in Australian lagers, there are plenty of examples of its use in the US. Buffalo Bill Brewery uses it in their Tasmanian Devil brew. Australians would be most familiar with its use in beers by Carlton and United Breweries, Fosters and Coopers. Also Known As POR Characteristics Spicy, fruity aroma Purpose Bittering Alpha Acid 7%-11% Origin Australia Substitutes East Kent Goldings, Centennial, Cluster Styles Amber Ale, Lager, Fruit Lambic, Pale Ale, Australian Lager, Strong Ale, Golden Ale, American Pale Ale

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When Australian hop Pride of Ringwood was released in 1958 it had the distinction of being the hop with the highest alpha acid content in the world. Though that title has been long surpassed it is still an incredibly popular bittering hop. Best utilised fresh, Pride of Ringwood is primarily a bittering hop but also exhibits spicy, fruity aromas when used as a late addition. The variety was developed by Bill Nash who then worked for the Carlton and United Brewery at the Ringwood Hop Research Station in Ringwood, Victoria. It was bred from English variety Pride of Kent through open pollination. Pride of Ringwood once made up the vast majority of hops grown in Australia and at it's peak reached 90% of total crop acreage. Elsewhere Pride of Ringwood is considered too late harvest for the US but was at one stage also grown in Kashmir, India. While the Australian Pride of Ringwood crop is largely disease free, when grown in other locations it can be susceptible to downy mildew. Though it is primarily used in Australian lagers, there are plenty of examples of its use in the US. Buffalo Bill Brewery uses it in their Tasmanian Devil brew. Australians would be most familiar with its use in beers by Carlton and United Breweries, Fosters and Coopers. Also Known As POR Characteristics Spicy, fruity aroma Purpose Bittering Alpha Acid 7%-11% Origin Australia Substitutes East Kent Goldings, Centennial, Cluster Styles Amber Ale, Lager, Fruit Lambic, Pale Ale, Australian Lager, Strong Ale, Golden Ale, American Pale Ale

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When Australian hop Pride of Ringwood was released in 1958 it had the distinction of being the hop with the highest alpha acid content in the world. Though that title has been long surpassed it is still an incredibly popular bittering hop. Best utilised fresh, Pride of Ringwood is primarily a bittering hop but also exhibits spicy, fruity aromas when used as a late addition. The variety was developed by Bill Nash who then worked for the Carlton and United Brewery at the Ringwood Hop Research Station in Ringwood, Victoria. It was bred from English variety Pride of Kent through open pollination. Pride of Ringwood once made up the vast majority of hops grown in Australia and at it's peak reached 90% of total crop acreage. Elsewhere Pride of Ringwood is considered too late harvest for the US but was at one stage also grown in Kashmir, India. While the Australian Pride of Ringwood crop is largely disease free, when grown in other locations it can be susceptible to downy mildew. Though it is primarily used in Australian lagers, there are plenty of examples of its use in the US. Buffalo Bill Brewery uses it in their Tasmanian Devil brew. Australians would be most familiar with its use in beers by Carlton and United Breweries, Fosters and Coopers. Also Known As POR Characteristics Spicy, fruity aroma Purpose Bittering Alpha Acid 7%-11% Origin Australia Substitutes East Kent Goldings, Centennial, Cluster Styles Amber Ale, Lager, Fruit Lambic, Pale Ale, Australian Lager, Strong Ale, Golden Ale, American Pale Ale

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When Australian hop Pride of Ringwood was released in 1958 it had the distinction of being the hop with the highest alpha acid content in the world. Though that title has been long surpassed it is still an incredibly popular bittering hop. Best utilised fresh, Pride of Ringwood is primarily a bittering hop but also exhibits spicy, fruity aromas when used as a late addition. The variety was developed by Bill Nash who then worked for the Carlton and United Brewery at the Ringwood Hop Research Station in Ringwood, Victoria. It was bred from English variety Pride of Kent through open pollination. Pride of Ringwood once made up the vast majority of hops grown in Australia and at it's peak reached 90% of total crop acreage. Elsewhere Pride of Ringwood is considered too late harvest for the US but was at one stage also grown in Kashmir, India. While the Australian Pride of Ringwood crop is largely disease free, when grown in other locations it can be susceptible to downy mildew. Though it is primarily used in Australian lagers, there are plenty of examples of its use in the US. Buffalo Bill Brewery uses it in their Tasmanian Devil brew. Australians would be most familiar with its use in beers by Carlton and United Breweries, Fosters and Coopers. Also Known As POR Characteristics Spicy, fruity aroma Purpose Bittering Alpha Acid 7%-11% Origin Australia Substitutes East Kent Goldings, Centennial, Cluster Styles Amber Ale, Lager, Fruit Lambic, Pale Ale, Australian Lager, Strong Ale, Golden Ale, American Pale Ale

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Breeding:  Riwaka™ Brand 85.6-23 is a triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand Hops “hops with a difference” programme  through crossing “Old Line” Saazer with specially developed New Zealand breeding selections. It was first released by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Hop Research Centre in 1997. Selection:  Riwaka™ is a real standout during selection especially when “rubbing up” for aroma scores its powerful grapefruit “citrussy” characters are literally breathtaking. This variety is  seen to have higher than average oil, almost double that of its Saazer parent. Brewing:  If you want to say “New Zealand Hops” in your beer than this variety says it all. The pure weight of the oil character experienced during selection carries right through to the glass. A punchy addition to the new world styles of Pales Ale and  New Zealand Pilseners. A bold hop that makes a statement Applications:  A bold fruity hop variety suitable for big styles such as IPA’s and Imperial Pilseners. Alpha Acids 4.5-6.5% Beta Acids 4.0-5.0% Cohumulone 32% of Alpha Acids Total Oil 1.5 ml oil per 100gm cone weight Concentration 233 uL Oil/gram Alpha Myrcene 68% Humulene 9% Caryophyllene 4% Farnesene 1% Citrus-Piney Fraction 5.9% Floral Estery Fraction 2.8% H/C Ratio 3.4 Other 0%

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Breeding: Riwaka™ Brand 85.6-23 is a triploid aroma type bred during the development of New Zealand Hops “hops with a difference” programme through crossing “Old Line” Saazer with specially developed New Zealand breeding selections. It was first released by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Hop Research Centre in 1997. Selection: Riwaka™ is a real standout during selection especially when “rubbing up” for aroma scores its powerful grapefruit “citrussy” characters are literally breathtaking. This variety is seen to have higher than average oil, almost double that of its Saazer parent. Brewing: If you want to say “New Zealand Hops” in your beer than this variety says it all. The pure weight of the oil character experienced during selection carries right through to the glass. A punchy addition to the new world styles of Pales Ale and New Zealand Pilseners. A bold hop that makes a statement Applications: A bold fruity hop variety suitable for big styles such as IPA’s and Imperial Pilseners. Alpha Acids 4.5-6.5% Beta Acids 4.0-5.0% Cohumulone 32% of Alpha Acids Total Oil 1.5 ml oil per 100gm cone weight Concentration 233 uL Oil/gram Alpha Myrcene 68% Humulene 9% Caryophyllene 4% Farnesene 1% Citrus-Piney Fraction 5.9% Floral Estery Fraction 2.8% H/C Ratio 3.4 Other 0%

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Released to the world in 2000 by Yakima Chief Ranches, American variety Simcoe has become wildly popular with craft brewers. With a high alpha percentage and low cohumulone, it makes a very nice foundational bittering hop. It is also noted though for its favourable aroma qualities. It has a pleasantly fruity, yet earthy herbal and piney aroma. Flying Fish used it to create its 10-year anniversary Barley Wine 5 additions of it alongside Magnum. Sierra Nevada also uses it in one of their High Altitude bold beers Hoptimum. It has been referred to as Cascade on steroids. Characteristics Bright citrus flavours with earthy undertones, aromas of grapefruit, pine and herbs Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin US Substitutes Summit, Cascade, Chinook Styles Double India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

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Released to the world in 2000 by Yakima Chief Ranches, American variety Simcoe has become wildly popular with craft brewers. With a high alpha percentage and low cohumulone, it makes a very nice foundational bittering hop. It is also noted though for its favourable aroma qualities. It has a pleasantly fruity, yet earthy herbal and piney aroma. Flying Fish used it to create its 10-year anniversary Barley Wine 5 additions of it alongside Magnum. Sierra Nevada also uses it in one of their High Altitude bold beers Hoptimum. It has been referred to as Cascade on steroids. Characteristics Bright citrus flavours with earthy undertones, aromas of grapefruit, pine and herbs Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 12%-14% Origin US Substitutes Summit, Cascade, Chinook Styles Double India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

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Surely one of the world oldest hop varieties, Spalt hops date back as far as the 8th century and in the 16th century they were the first variety to be granted the German hop seal a historically significant certification system predating the current, German Hop Provenance Law. Grown primarily in the Spalt region of Germany, it is one of the original landrace hops. Not to be confused with its offspring, Spalter Select, Spalt features notes of earth and spice alongside noble aroma qualities and has been likened to Tettnanger and Saaz. Its not grown commercially in the US due to its low yield, something that is problematic even in its native Germany. Despite this, the variety is in high demand by brewers and often outstrips supply. Also Known As Spalter, Spalt, German Spalt Characteristics Earth, spice Purpose Aroma Alpha Acid 2.5%-5.7% Origin Germany Substitutes Saaz, Tettnanger, Hallertau Styles German Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Kolsch

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