Azacca™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Azacca™ was bred in Washington by the American Dwarf Hop Association, renamed to Latitude 46, with parentage of Toyomidori (Northern Brewer Grandmother and USDA 64103 Grandfather) and ADHA 94/95 (Summit™ Grandmother and ADHA 99-25 Grandfather). It is named for the Haitian god of agriculture.

Azacca™ is a great late and/or dry hop. The sustained profile for the aroma situates to that usage. Whirlpooling brings out the juicy flavor and sweet aroma.

At A Glance

Profile Citrus (orange, grapefruit, and lemon),ripe mango, pineapple, with hints of orchard fruit (pear, apple) and pine needle.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 14.0 - 16.0%
Pairs with El Dorado®
Beer Styles IPA, American Pale Ale, American Amber

General Information

Country United States
Alias ADHA-483
Storage Stability
Retains 75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 14.0 - 16.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 38.0 - 45.0%
Total Oil 1.6 - 2.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 55.0 - 60.0%
Humulene 10.0 - 15.0%
Caryophyllene 6.0 - 8.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1800 - 2000 lbs/acre
Maturity Mid to Late

Azacca Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Apple Grapefruit Lemon Mango Orange Pear Pine Needle Pineapple
Variety Name
El Dorado
Beer Style
American Amber Ale American Pale Ale India Pale Ale
Breeding/Supplier
Latitude 46
Last Updated
  • 2026-01-21 19:29:49
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.