Vista Hops
AromaAlpha 9.0 - 12.0%United States
Flavor & aroma
Vista is a modern aromatic marvel, officially released in 2021 as a crown jewel of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-ARS) public breeding program in Corvallis, Oregon. Originally bred in 2006, it spent over a decade in the "Elite Line" trials, engineered to stand toe-to-toe with the most popular proprietary tropical hops on the market. Its pedigree is a fascinating blend of structural reliability and modern zest, pulling genetics from Perle, Northern Brewer, and Hallertau.
What sets Vista apart is its "triple-threat" agricultural profile: it was specifically selected for massive yields, high drought tolerance, and extreme heat resistance. This makes it a sustainable hero for the future of American hop farming. As a public variety, Vista offers every brewer a world-class, high-impact aromatic profile that is accessible to all, serving as a cornerstone for the next generation of fruit-forward American craft beers.
If you can't find Vista, the best alternatives are Cashmere, Citra®, Mosaic®, or Triumph.
At A Glance
| Profile | Ripe honeydew, papaya, tropical melange, white peach, fleshy pear, and green tea. |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 9.0 - 12.0% |
| Substitutes | Cashmere, Citra®, Mosaic®, Triumph |
| Pairs with | Cashmere (for a silky, Citra® (to push the tropical notes even further), Mosaic® (for added berry complexity), melon-heavy blend) |
| Beer Styles | Hazy India Pale Ale, West Coast India Pale Ale, Juicy Pale Ale, Pilsner, American Pale Ale |
General Information
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Aliases | USDA Experimental #074, USDA Elite Line 074, USDA 2010008-007 |
| Storage Stability | Very good |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 9.0 - 12.0% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 3.5 - 5.5% |
| Cohumulone | 24.0 - 28.0% |
| Total Oil | 1.2 - 1.8 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 32.0 - 44.0% |
| Humulene | 14.0 - 20.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.5 - 11.5% |
| Farnesene | 0.1 - 1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.4 - 1.0% |
| B-Pinene | 0.2 - 0.6% |
| Geraniol | 0.5 - 0.8% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | 2,200 - 2,600 lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Mid-to-late season |
| Resistant | Powdery Mildew |
| Tolerant | Common viruses (high) |
| Growth Rate | Very High; shows exceptional vigor in the Pacific Northwest |
| Cones | Medium-to-large, elongated, and very dense with high lupulin content |
| Ease of Harvest | Excellent; bines are strong and cones remain intact during mechanical picking |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Medium to deep green |
| Side Arm Length | 20" - 35" |
Vista Aroma/Flavor Profile
- 2026-03-02 20:48:53