Mystic Hops

AromaAlpha 4.0 - 9.0%United Kingdom

Mystic is a captivating modern aroma hop representing the new frontier of British hop breeding. Developed by the Charles Faram Hop Development Programme and commercially released in 2017, Mystic is a daughter of the bold Jester variety. It was specifically selected to satisfy the contemporary brewer's craving for vibrant fruit aromatics and high yields while maintaining excellent disease resistance. Cultivated in the traditional hop yards of England, Mystic has quickly gained a reputation for its "New World" flair, offering a saturated fruit profile that stands in stark contrast to the spicy, earthy notes of heritage English hops.

The sensory profile of Mystic is a bright and whimsical arrangement of succulent summer fruits and sweet citrus. It leads with a primary, "orchard-fresh" bouquet of blackcurrant, passionfruit, and apricot, followed by a sophisticated secondary layer of orange marmalade and light floral blossoms. As the profile develops, brewers will find a pleasant "fruit-candy" sweetness and a subtle herbal freshness that remains impeccably clean on the palate. Thanks to its moderate alpha levels and low cohumulone content, Mystic delivers a soft, integrated bitterness and a crisp, fruit-forward finish—the definitive choice for adding a playful, aromatic depth to modern British styles.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Mystic, the best alternatives are Archer®, Cascade, Jester, or Mandarina Bavaria.

At A Glance

ProfileSucculent Summer Fruits, Sweet Citrus, Blackcurrant, Passionfruit, Apricot, Orange Marmalade, Light Floral, Herbal
PurposeAroma
Alpha Acid4.0 - 9.0%
SubstitutesArcher®, Cascade, Jester, Mandarina Bavaria
Pairs withArcher® (to provide a soft/floral-apricot balance), Harlequin® (to push the profile into intense pineapple and passionfruit territory), Jester (to amplify the tropical fruit base)
Beer StylesGolden Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Session India Pale Ale, Modern Bitter

General Information

Country
United Kingdom
Storage Stability
Good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid
4.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid
2.5 - 3.5%
Cohumulone
20.0 - 25.0%
Total Oil
0.6 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene
20.0 - 40.0%
Humulene
15.0 - 20.0%
Caryophyllene
8.0 - 12.0%
Farnesene
< 1.0%
Linalool
~0.4%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield
1,400 - 1,800 lbs/acre
Maturity
Mid to Late Season
Resistant
Verticillium Wilt
Growth Rate
High / Vigorous
Cones
Medium-sized, oval, and moderately dense. The cones are noted for their high lupulin quality and a d
Ease of Harvest
Excellent; the bines are structurally strong, making them well-suited for traditional English mechan
Sex
Female
Leaf Color
Medium Green
Side Arm Length
15" - 25" (medium)

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Last Updated
  • 2026-04-24 15:36:46