Mistral Hops

Mistral is a breathtaking French aroma hop that represents a bold evolution in the legendary hop fields of Alsace. Developed by the Comptoir Agricole breeding program, Mistral is a direct descendant of the esteemed Strisselspalt variety, with its first crops reaching the U.S. market in 2019. While it inherits the refined structure and "Noble" pedigree of its French ancestry, Mistral surprises the palate with a vibrant, contemporary personality. It is a variety that captures the clean, elegant essence of Alsatian terroir while providing a unique aromatic punch that, at this time, simply cannot be reproduced by any single substitute.

The sensory profile of Mistral is a radiant and multi-layered arrangement of sun-ripened stone fruits and delicate spring blossoms. When used for bittering, it creates an exceptionally clean and sweet profile. As an aroma addition, it leads with a primary bouquet of sweet lychee, white grape, and juicy melon, followed by a sophisticated secondary layer of rose petals, jasmine, and a hint of orange zest. As the profile develops, brewers will find a pleasant creamy sweetness—reminiscent of apricot or peach—and a subtle herbal undertone. Thanks to its low cohumulone levels and remarkably high linalool content, Mistral delivers a soft, integrated bitterness and a polished, fruit-saturated finish.