Legacy® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Legacy® has been grown since 1963 but Hops Direct registered the hop in 2013, growing it exclusively at Puterbaugh Farms.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Legacy, the best alternatives are Cluster, Galena, or Northern Brewer.

At A Glance

Profile Notes of Spice, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, and Floral. May include Blackberry, Orange, and Grassy.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 9.0%
Substitutes Cluster, Galena, Northern Brewer
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 9.0%
Last Updated
  • 2026-01-25 17:12:57
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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.