Cascade was bred in Oregon and eventually spread throughout the country. Perfect for bittering, end-of-boil addition, or even dry-hopping. It features a distinct spicy citrus aroma with hints of grapefruit. Well suited to just about any ale and lager. Particularly popular in American Pale Ales.
Characteristics
Floral, with elements of citrus and notes of grapefruit
Purpose Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition 4.5%-8.9%
Beta Acid Composition 3.6%-7.5%
Co-Humulone Composition 33%-40%
Total Oil Composition 0.8-1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition 45%-60%
Humulene Oil Composition 8%-16%
Caryophyllene Oil 4%-6%
Farnesene Oil 4%-8%
Style Guide Barley Wine, American Pale Ale, Ale, Lager
Chinook Hops provide a spicy, pine, distinctive grapefruit aroma. Suitable for any stage of the boil. They’re not only a natural for American-style Pale Ales and IPAs, but they also find their way into seasonal ales, barley wine and some porters and stouts.
Characteristics
Bouquet of pine and spice
Purpose Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition 12%-14%
Beta Acid Composition 3%-4%
Co-Humulone Composition 29%-34%
Storability Retains 68%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Total Oil Composition 1.5-2.7 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition 35%-40%
Humulene Oil Composition 18%-25%
Caryophyllene Oil 9%-11%
Farnesene Oil 0%-1%
Style Guide Winter Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Porter, Stout,
Lager, Barley Wine, American Lager, American Ale
Triple Perle Hops provide a classic orange note blended with lime and honeydew in the aroma. Sweet orange peel, lime zest, peppery resin and pine dominate the flavor.
Characteristics
Bouquet of citrus, fruit and pine
Purpose Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition 9%-11%
Beta Acid Composition 3%-4.5%
Co-Humulone Composition 20%-30%
Storability Retains 68%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Total Oil Composition 1.3-1.9 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition 40%-55%
Humulene Oil Composition 9%-12%
Caryophyllene Oil 4%
Farnesene Oil 0%-4%
Style Guide Pale Ale, IPA
Zeus Hops have a pleasant aroma noted for its pungent hoppy kick and spicy, herbal aroma.
Characteristics
Sweet citrus, herbal aromas
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid Composition 13%-17.5%
Beta Acid Composition 4.5%-6.5%
Co-Humulone Composition 30%-40%
Total Oil Composition 2.4-4.5 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition 45%-55%
Humulene Oil Composition 9%-14%
Caryophyllene Oil 5%-10%
Farnesene Oil < 1%
Style Guide American IPA, Pale Ales, Stout, Lager