Tillicum® Hops
BitteringAlpha 9.5 - 11.5%United States
Flavor & aroma
Tillicum® is a high-performance American bittering hop that represents the evolution of Pacific Northwest breeding. Released in 1995 by the John I. Haas program, it was developed from a cross between the legendary Galena and a select Haas male. Its name, derived from Chinook Jargon meaning "people," "family," or "friends," reflects its deep roots in the Washington hop-growing community.
As a sister variety to Chelan, Tillicum® was engineered to be a "Super-Galena." It offers the same rugged reliability as its parent but with higher alpha acid efficiency and superior storage stability. While it is a primary choice for commercial hop extracts, craft brewers have reclaimed Tillicum as a foundational bittering hop. It provides a clean, dependable bitterness that remains stable even in high-gravity beers with heavy malt profiles.
If you can't find Tillicum, the best alternatives are Chelan, Chinook, Galena, or Nugget.
At A Glance
| Profile | Stone Fruit, Citrus, Woody, Resinous, Grapefruit, Dried Herbs, Spicy |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Bittering |
| Alpha Acid | 9.5 - 11.5% |
| Substitutes | Chelan, Chinook, Galena, Nugget |
| Pairs with | Cascade (to brighten the citrus notes), Centennial (for a classic "C-hop" profile), Columbus (for added dankness and resin) |
| Beer Styles | American India Pale Ale, Imperial Stout, Barleywine, Pale Ale |
General Information
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Alias | H87207-2 |
| Storage Stability | Retains 80% alpha acid. |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 9.5 - 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 9.5 - 11.5% |
| Cohumulone | 32.0 - 38.0% |
| Total Oil | 1.5 - 2.5 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 45.0 - 55.0% |
| Humulene | 12.0 - 18.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 7.0 - 11.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.3 - 0.5% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | 2,000 - 2,400 lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Early to mid season |
| Resistant | Verticillium Wilt |
| Susceptible | Downy Mildew (moderate), Powdery Mildew |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Cones | Medium-sized, very dense, and packed with high-lupulin content |
| Ease of Harvest | Excellent; the bines are robust and cones are easily detached by mechanical pickers |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Side Arm Length | 20" - 30" |
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