Teamaker Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Teamaker is a revolutionary variety from the United States Department of Agriculture that completely flips the script on hop breeding. While most hops are judged by their bittering power, Teamaker was engineered for the exact opposite mission: high antimicrobial potency with virtually zero bitterness. Bred from a global genetic pool including Fuggle (31.25%), Late Grape, and Late Cluster, it was originally intended for the pharmaceutical and herbal tea industries.

Because its alpha acids often measure below 1.0%, Teamaker is essentially "non-bittering." This unique chemical makeup has made it a "secret weapon" in the craft beer world. It allows brewers to load up on hop-derived health benefits and floral oils without moving the IBU needle. Whether you are crafting a "Hop Water" or a medicinal herbal ale, Teamaker provides the soul of the hop plant without the sting of the lupulin.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Teamaker, the best alternative is Crystal.

At A Glance

Profile Herbal, Dried Flowers, Honey, Lemon Balm, Hay Sweetness, Grassy, Black Tea, Ginger
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 0.6 - 1.8%
Substitutes Crystal
Pairs with Citra® (if a tiny bit of citrus bitterness is desired)
Beer Styles Lager, Cream Ale, Saison

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 30% alpha acid.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 0.6 - 1.8%
Beta Acid 5.4 - 13.2%
Total Oil 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 60.0%
Humulene 1.8%
Caryophyllene 12.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1,200 - 1,600 lbs/acre
Maturity Mid season
Resistant Powdery Mildew (high)
Tolerant Downy Mildew
Growth Rate High vigor
Cones Small to medium in size
Sex Female
Leaf Color Light to medium green
Side Arm Length 15" - 25"

Discovery Tags

Usage
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-04 17:40:00
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.