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Krush® Hops
Dual: Aroma and BitteringAlpha 12.0 - 14.0%United States
Flavor & aroma
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.
If you can't find Krush, the best alternatives are Citra®, Mosaic®, Nelson Sauvin™, or Simcoe®.
At A Glance
| Profile | Mango, Guava, Lychee, Orange, Grapefruit, Pepper, Herbal, Pine, Earth, Wood |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Alpha Acid | 12.0 - 14.0% |
| Substitutes | Citra®, Mosaic®, Nelson Sauvin™, Simcoe® |
| Pairs with | Chinook (to provide a classic piney foundation for the modern fruit notes), Citra® (for a tropical overload), Mosaic® (to add berry-like depth) |
| Beer Styles | New 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
- 2026-05-08 00:24:37
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