Krush® Hops

Dual: Aroma and BitteringAlpha 12.0 - 14.0%United States

Krush® (formerly known as HBC 586) is a contemporary legend in the making, representing over a decade of intensive selection by the Hop Breeding Company. Officially released to the public in 2024, this variety was engineered to meet the highest professional standards, offering exceptional yields, disease resistance, and superior storage stability. It has quickly captivated the brewing world with its ability to provide a "total fruit" experience, effectively bridging the gap between the tropical punch of the Southern Hemisphere and the resinous power of the Pacific Northwest. It is the definitive choice for brewers who want to create flagship IPAs that stand out for their aromatic clarity, depth, and sheer "juiciness."

The profile of Krush® is a breathtaking and complex arrangement of nearly every tropical fruit imaginable. It leads with a dominant primary bouquet of mango, guava, and lychee, followed immediately by a sophisticated secondary layer of sweet orange, grapefruit, and a distinct peppery "zing." Unlike many varieties that lean into a singular note, Krush® provides a multi-layered sensory experience that includes whispers of herbal[t/ag] [tag]pine and earthy wood. On the palate, it delivers a very clean, "electric" bitterness that supports a lush, jammy fruit sensation, resulting in a saturated, "high-definition" aromatic profile that remains bright and endlessly refreshing.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Krush, the best alternatives are Citra®, Mosaic®, Nelson Sauvin, or Simcoe®.

At A Glance

ProfileMango, Guava, Lychee, Orange, Grapefruit, Pepper, Herbal, Pine, Earth, Wood
PurposeDual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid12.0 - 14.0%
SubstitutesCitra®, Mosaic®, Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe®
Pairs withChinook (to provide a classic piney foundation for the modern fruit notes), Citra® (for a tropical overload), Mosaic® (to add berry-like depth)
Beer StylesNew England India Pale Ale, Hazy Pale Ale, West Coast India Pale Ale, Tropical Stout, Fruit Beers

General Information

Country
United States
Alias
HBC 586
Storage Stability
Good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid
12.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid
3.0 - 5.0%
Cohumulone
18.0 - 25.0%
Total Oil
1.2 - 2.5 ml/100g
Myrcene
40.0 - 50.0%
Humulene
12.0 - 18.0%
Caryophyllene
7.0 - 12.0%
Farnesene
< 1.0%
Linalool
0.5 - 0.8%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield
2,400 - 2,800 lbs/acre
Maturity
Mid to late season
Resistant
Powdery Mildew (high)
Tolerant
Downy Mildew
Growth Rate
Very High / Vigorous
Cones
Medium-sized, moderately compact, and heavily laden with golden lupulin. The cones are noted for the
Ease of Harvest
Excellent; the bines are structurally strong and well-suited for high-speed mechanical picking. The
Sex
Female
Leaf Color
Medium Green
Side Arm Length
24" - 36" (Long)

Krush® Aroma/Flavor Profile

Aroma
CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitApple/PearMelonBerryFloralSpicy/HerbalPineResinGrassEarthy/WoodyOnion/GarlicDank/Catty

Discovery Tags

Breeding/Supplier

Last Updated
  • 2026-05-08 00:24:37
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