Mackinac^™ Hops

Mackinac^™ represents the pinnacle of the "Third Wave" of American hop breeding, proving that the Great Lakes region can produce world-class aroma hops with immense character. Developed and released by Great Lakes Hops in 2014 as one of their debut cultivars, this proprietary powerhouse was bred specifically to flourish in the unique climate of the Midwest while delivering the massive oil content demanded by modern craft brewers. It is frequently celebrated as a "big" hop—big on tropicality, big on citrus, and big on resin—offering a unique, saturated fruit intensity that provides a bold, regional alternative to Pacific Northwest varieties for flagship Hazy IPAs and aromatically driven ales.

The profile of Mackinac^™ is a vibrant, multi-layered tapestry of sweet tropical fruit and bright citrus. It leads with dominant aromas of bruised papaya, ripe melon, and candied orange peel, followed closely by a sophisticated secondary layer of spicy pepper and a touch of herbal pine. When utilized in large dry-hop additions, it imparts a distinct "fruit cup" character that is exceptionally smooth, avoiding the aggressive "catty" or onion-like notes found in some other high-myrcene varieties. The result is a lush, juicy aromatic experience that fills the glass with notes of tropical punch and a clean, resinous finish.