Vista Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

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.

Substitution Tip

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 melon-heavy blend), Cashmere (for a silky, Citra® (to push the tropical notes even further), Mosaic® (for added berry complexity)
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

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Green Tea Honeydew Melon Papaya Pear White Peach
Variety Name
Cashmere Citra Hallertau Mosaic Northern Brewer Perle Triumph
Beer Style
American Pale Ale Hazy India Pale Ale Pilsner West Coast India Pale Ale
Usage
Aroma
Origin
United States
Breeding/Supplier
United States Department Of Agriculture
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-02 13:48:53
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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.