Hop: Pekko®

Description

Pekko® is named for the Finnish god of farming. An American Dwarf Hop Association with high alpha acid and a great mix of flavors and aromas.

General Information

Profile Clean, pleasant, floral, citrus, mint, herbal, pineapple, thyme, cucumber, sage, lemon
Country United States
Substitutes Azacca™, Idaho 7®, Jarrylo
Pairs with Belma®
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering

Acids

Alpha Acid 13.0 - 16.0%
Beta Acid 3.5 - 4.3%
Cohumulone 27.0 - 30.0%

Oils

Total Oil 2.1 - 2.7 ml/100g
Myrcene 46.0 - 55.0%
Humulene 12.0 - 15.0%
Caryophyllene 11.0 - 13.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Pekko Aroma/Flavor Profile

Fact Sheet(s)

Last Updated
  • 2026-01-14 19:06:39 (Added: 2020-05-14 22:17:12)
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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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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.
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