Aztec™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Aztec™ was bred by Great Lakes Hops. The Neomexicana hop has superior growth, disease resistance and aromatic qualities.

At A Glance

Profile Lemon, Pepper, Herbal, Cilantro, Lime zest, Lemon Candy, Jalapeno
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 4.5 - 7.0%

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 4.5 - 7.0%
Beta Acid 3.5 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 40.4%
Total Oil 1.44 ml/100g
Myrcene 51.5%
Humulene 3.6%
Caryophyllene 19.2%
Farnesene 0.3%
Linalool 0.7%
Geraniol 1.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield High
Maturity Mid season
Growth Rate Excellent
Cones Very dense

Aztec Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Herbal Jalapeno Lemon Lime Spicy
Usage
Aroma
Origin
United States
Breeding/Supplier
Great Lakes Hops
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-10 12:15:20
Source(s)

Hops Catalog

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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.