Falconer's Flight® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Falconer's Flight® is a hop blend that was developed by Hopunion to honor Glen Hay Falconer, a brewing legend in the Northwest. Proceeds from purchasing this hop go to the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation. Released in 2010, it is a blend of Cascade, (Centennial}, Chinook, Citra®, Columbus, and Crystal.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Falconer's Flight, the best alternatives are Cascade, Centennial, or Columbus.

At A Glance

Profile Lemon, Grapefruit
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 9.5 - 12.0%
Substitutes Cascade, Centennial, Columbus
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 9.5 - 12.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 5.0%
Total Oil 1.4 - 2.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 43.0 - 62.0%
Humulene 11.0 - 17.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0 - 9.0%
Farnesene 1.0 - 2.0%
Linalool 0.5 - 0.9%
B-Pinene 0.6 - 0.9%
Geraniol 0.4 - 0.8%
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-31 16:49:59
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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.