Meridian® is grown in the Willamette Valley, processed by Indie Hops Flavor Project, and had more wide release in 2015. The hop was propagated accidentally when found mixed in with USDA Columbia.
Meridian pairs well with other hops in that it brings out and accents the profile of those hops.
Profile | Lemon, boysenberry, sassafras, sweet tart, pineapple, hint of spearmint |
Country | United States |
Substitutes | Centennial, Citra®, Glacier |
Purpose | Aroma |
Beer Styles | American Pale Ale, IPA, Belgian Ale |
Alpha Acid | 5.0 - 6.5% |
Beta Acid | 7.0 - 8.0% |
Cohumulone | 50.1% |
Total Oil | 1.1 - 1.6 ml/100g |
Myrcene | 40.0 - 84.4% |
Humulene | 9.0 - 17.6% |
Caryophyllene | 4.0 - 8.0% |
Farnesene | < 1.0% |