Aroma Hops

Developed in the historic hop-growing region of Bački Petrovac within the Vojvodina province of Serbia, Aroma is a rare continental cultivar engineered to advance regional aromatic options. Bred from a cross between a female Achilles plant and the experimental male line ND 2/65/1—which itself carries a dense genetic legacy of repetitive backcrossing with the classic Northern Brewer—this variety shares identical parentage with its sibling selection, Robusta. Aroma was specifically designed to elevate the total essential oil concentration compared to the aging regional standard, Backa, offering a more robust agricultural footprint without losing traditional character. This landrace-descended variety represents a highly dedicated effort to preserve old-world Balkan and Central European elegance, giving growers a hardier, high-yielding vine that maintains a deeply rooted connection to vintage continental brewing history.

The sensory architecture of Aroma is an exceptionally refined, soft, and classically traditional experience that delivers a pristine old-world continental footprint. The aromatic canopy leads with an inviting, tranquil top note of fresh-cut wild meadows, soothing chamomile flowers, and delicate lavender accents. This elegant, perfume-like herbal bouquet opens up gracefully across the palate into a crisp, clean mid-palate defined by dried mint leaves, mild garden herbs, and a touch of warm, woody spice. Grounding this sophisticated display is a mild, highly comforting undertone of damp, clean earth and fine European terroir. Thanks to its balanced oil chemistry and gentle bittering structure, Aroma infuses delicate malt bills with a remarkably smooth, integrated finish that effortlessly rounds out traditional lagers completely free of harshness.