McKenzie™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

McKenzie™ is the first hop variety released by the West Coast Hop Breeding Company. It took five years of breeding before the hop was released. Named after a river the breeder for West Coast Hop Breeding Company grew up fishing.

Initially available in 2021 with acreage ramping up since. More pine, resin forward when used in the boil, post boil will bring out the fruitiness.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find McKenzie, the best alternatives are Centennial, Chinook, Citra®, Fuggle, or Mosaic®.

At A Glance

Profile Stone fruit (nectarine), tropical (grapefruit, lemon), sweet tart, pine resin, herbal, and dank.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 9.0 - 11.0%
Substitutes Centennial, Chinook, Citra®, Fuggle, Mosaic®
Beer Styles West Coast IPA, American Pale Ale, Hazy IPA

General Information

Country United States
Alias C-148

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 9.0 - 11.0%
Beta Acid 8.0 - 9.0%
Total Oil 2.0 - 3.0 ml/100g

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Dank Grapefruit Herbal Lemon Nectarine Pine Resinous Sweet Tart
Variety Name
Centennial Chinook Citra Fuggle Mosaic
Beer Style
American Pale Ale Hazy India Pale Ale West Coast India Pale Ale
Usage
Aroma
Origin
United States
Breeding/Supplier
West Coast Hop Breeding Company
Last Updated
  • 2024-03-15 10:20:24
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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.