Talus™ Hops
AromaAlpha 8.9 - 9.5%United States
Flavor & aroma
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.
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" |
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