Talus™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Talus™ is a bold, "new-frontier" variety released in 2020 by the Hop Breeding Company. As a daughter of the world-famous Sabro™, Talus™ inherits a fascinating and rare genetic lineage: it is an open-pollinated cross between a Sabro™ mother and a "local" Pacific Northwest male, carrying the rugged neomexicanus DNA of the American Southwest.

This "wild" pedigree results in a plant that is both agriculturally vigorous and aromatically explosive. Talus™ was specifically selected for its high concentration of "survivable" hop compounds—specific oil components that are chemically designed to remain potent through the heat of the whirlpool and the activity of fermentation. For the brewer, this means an incredibly efficient way to deliver complex fruit and floral layers that stay vibrant and "saturated" from the fermenter to the final pour.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Talus, the best alternatives are Cashmere, Citra®, or Sabro™.

At A Glance

Profile Pink Grapefruit, Dried Roses, Tropical Fruit, Creamy Coconut, Stone Fruit, Citrus, Floral, Pine Resin, Sage, Earthy
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 8.9 - 9.5%
Substitutes Cashmere, Citra®, Sabro™
Pairs with Citra® (for an orange-citrus boost), Sabro™ (to lean into the coconut/creaminess), Simcoe® (to emphasize the pine and passion fruit)
Beer Styles Hazy India Pale Ale, West Coast India Pale Ale, Wheat Ale

General Information

Country United States
Alias HBC 692
Storage Stability
Very good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 8.9 - 9.5%
Beta Acid 8.3 - 10.2%
Cohumulone 34.0 - 39.0%
Total Oil 2.0 - 2.7 ml/100g
Myrcene 40.0 - 50.0%
Humulene 16.0 - 21.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0 - 13.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.5 - 0.8%
Geraniol 0.3 - 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2,200 – 2,600 lbs/acre
Resistant Powdery Mildew (high)
Growth Rate Very high - as a neomexicanus descendant, it is highly adapted to intense sun and exhibits rapid vertical growth
Cones Medium-sized, moderately dense, and extremely rich in lupulin
Ease of Harvest Good; bines are strong and suited for high-speed mechanical picking
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium to dark green
Side Arm Length 24" - 36"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Citrus Coconut Dried Roses Earthy Floral Pine Pink Grapefruit Resinous Sage Stone Fruit Tropical Fruit
Variety Name
Cashmere Citra Sabro Simcoe
Beer Style
Hazy India Pale Ale West Coast India Pale Ale Wheat Ale
Usage
Aroma
Origin
United States
Breeding/Supplier
Hop Breeding Company
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-18 10:47:24
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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.