Toyomidori Hops
BitteringAlpha 11.0 - 13.0%Japan
Flavor & aroma
Genetics & family tree
Curated parent and offspring links for Toyomidori. View Toyomidori family tree & lineage chart → Recipe swaps are on the Hop Substitutor.
Toyomidori is a vintage high-alpha variety from Japan, released in 1990 by the Kirin Brewery Hop Research Farm. Bred in 1981, it was developed as a robust cross between the legendary Northern Brewer and a wild American male (USDA 64103M). Toyomidori was engineered to be the heavy-hitting bittering foundation for Japan’s iconic crisp lagers, providing high-efficiency alpha acids for large-scale production.
While its commercial cultivation in Japan eventually declined due to a high sensitivity to downy mildew, Toyomidori’s DNA lives on in the modern "juice" revolution. It is the direct genetic parent of the tropical powerhouse Azacca™, proving that even a "workhorse" bittering hop can pass on incredible aromatic potential to the next generation. For brewers, it represents a classic era of Japanese hop science that paved the way for the modern craft movement.
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If you can't find Toyomidori, the best alternatives are Azacca™, Chinook, Galena, or Northern Brewer.
Similar hops (calculated)
View hop substitutes for Toyomidori →- Super Galena25.5%
- Sun25.5%
- Sticklebract23.1%
- Comet22.4%
- El Dorado22.1%
Match scores use aroma/flavor charts and chemistry — estimates only.
At A Glance
| Profile | Green Tea, Tobacco, Dried Herbs, Resinous |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Bittering |
| Alpha Acid | 11.0 - 13.0% |
| Substitutes | Azacca™, Chinook, Galena, Northern Brewer |
| Pairs with | Azacca™ (to bridge its heritage with modern tropical fruit notes), Northern Brewer (to amplify the woody/spicy character), Saaz (for a traditional crisp lager finish) |
| Beer Styles | Japanese Lager, American Pale Ale |
General Information
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Kirin Flower, Feng Lv, USDA 21676 |
| Storage Stability | Retains 63% alpha acid. |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 11.0 - 13.0% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 5.0 - 6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 38.0 - 42.0% |
| Total Oil | 0.6 - 1.5 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 56.0 - 60.0% |
| Humulene | 9.0 - 12.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 4.0 - 5.0% |
| Farnesene | 0.1 - 0.4% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | 940 - 1,100 lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Mid-to-late season |
| Tolerant | Verticillium Wilt |
| Susceptible | Downy mildew (moderate) |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Cones | Large and heavy |
| Ease of Harvest | Good; robust bines and dense cones |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Dark green |
| Side Arm Length | 24 - 36 inches |
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