Sonnet^® Hops

Sonnet^® is an elegant American-grown aroma hop that serves as a poetic tribute to the classic Saaz and Golding lineages. Developed by Virgil Gamache Farms (and selected from a Golding seedling by Van Horn Farms in Washington), this variety was bred to offer a domestic alternative to traditional European Noble hops. Because it possesses exceptionally low alpha acids, Sonnet^® is almost exclusively utilized as a late-kettle addition. It has been refined by the unique terroir of the Pacific Northwest, resulting in a boutique cultivar that provides a polished, old-world character while remaining agriculturally resilient.

The sensory profile of Sonnet is a masterful arrangement of big floral sweetness and refined herbal spice. It leads with a primary, "perfumed" bouquet of fresh wildflowers, lavender, and sweet honey, followed by sophisticated woody notes of cedar and hay. As the profile develops, brewers will find subtle undertones of tea and a soft citrus brightness reminiscent of lemon. With its low cohumulone levels and high humulene content, Sonnet^® delivers a remarkably smooth, velvety bitterness and a crisp finish, making it the definitive choice for elevating delicate lagers and Belgian-style ales.