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Mystic™ Hops
AromaAlpha 4.0 - 9.0%United Kingdom
Flavor & aroma
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.
If you can't find Mystic, the best alternatives are Archer®, Cascade, Jester™, or Mandarina Bavaria.
At A Glance
| Profile | Succulent Summer Fruits, Sweet Citrus, Blackcurrant, Passionfruit, Apricot, Orange Marmalade, Light Floral, Herbal |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 4.0 - 9.0% |
| Substitutes | Archer®, Cascade, Jester™, Mandarina Bavaria |
| Pairs with | Archer® (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 Styles | Golden 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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