Buket Hops

Developed by Dr. Tone Wagner at the Hop Research Institute in Žalec, Slovenia, during the mid-1970s, Buket represents a historic attempt to merge a high-alpha bittering powerhouse with a delicate continental aroma. This exceedingly rare triploid selection was bred from a Northern Brewer derivative and an unknown male parent, making it a direct sister line to the more famous Bobek cultivar. Agronomically, the plant is a highly resilient, early-maturing vine that features clean spring growth and a uniform canopy. Despite its agricultural strengths, it was ultimately not well received by the commercial trade, leaving it as an obscure, heritage gem primarily revered by craft brewers seeking an authentic, old-world Styrian profile.

profile:
The sensory architecture of Buket is a masterclass in classic European refinement, beautifully balancing nostalgic, rustic earthiness with bright, clean freshness. The profile opens with an elegant, dominant top note of fresh summer wildflowers and dried chamomile blossoms. This soft floral layer gives way to a crisp mid-palate defined by crushed black peppercorn, vibrant culinary herbs, and a gentle hint of candied lemon peel. Grounding the entire experience is a smooth, comforting baseline of rich forest loam, damp earth, and fine cedar. Thanks to an oil composition rich in farnesene and balanced by elevated myrcene, Buket provides a clean, smooth bitterness while completely avoiding the aggressive, harsh resin notes typical of modern high-alpha hybrids.