Ekuanot® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Ekuanot® was bred by the Hop Breeding Company and released in 2014. The breeding was a joint venture between Select Botanicals Group and John I Haas, and planted in Toppenish, Washington. Lineage of Warrior® and wild hop varietal.

A very high oil content has made it desirable for aromatics.

The name was changed from Equinox® to Ekuanot® over a trademark dispute that is not all that clear.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Ekuanot, the best alternatives are Chinook, Cluster, Galena, or Summit™.

At A Glance

Profile Citrus (lemon, lime), tropical fruit (papaya), floral, and herbal (green pepper, bay leaves, clove, and sage). Additionally, apple, melon, berry, cedar, and tobacco.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 13.0 - 15.5%
Substitutes Chinook, Cluster, Galena, Summit™
Pairs with Calypso™, Mosaic®
Beer Styles IPA, Sours, American Wheat Ale

General Information

Country United States
Aliases Equinox, HBC 366
Storage Stability
Retains 60 - 65% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 13.0 - 15.5%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 31.0 - 38.0%
Total Oil 2.5 - 4.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0 - 45.0%
Humulene 12.0 - 20.0%
Caryophyllene 8.0 - 12.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.2 - 0.5%
B-Pinene 0.4 - 0.8%
Geraniol 0.2%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2200 - 2700 lbs/acre
Maturity Middle to late
Growth Rate Vigorous
Cones Tightly packed; oblong-ovoid; yellow green in color.
Ease of Harvest Good

Ekuanot Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2026-01-14 18:18:54
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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.