Boomerang Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Boomerang was bred by the Hop Research Institute in Žatec, Czech Republic from Agnus (the first high alpha Czech hop variety) in 2017. Considered a "powerhose" due to high bitterness and intense spiciness.

At A Glance

Profile Spicy, notes of herbal and citrus
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 10.0 - 14.0%
Beer Styles India Pale Lager

General Information

Country Czech Republic

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 10.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 10.0%
Cohumulone 27.0 - 32.0%
Total Oil 1.5 - 3.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0 - 53.0%
Humulene 17.0 - 24.0%
Selinene 10.0 - 15.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1,300 - 1,800 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium-early
Resistant Downy Mildew
Tolerant Drought
Growth Rate Vigorous yielding a massive plant
Ease of Harvest Good
Side Arm Length Medium to long

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Citrus Herbal Spicy
Variety Name
Angus
Beer Style
India Pale Lager
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
Czech Republic
Breeding/Supplier
Hop Research Institute
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-15 12:20:49
Source(s)
  • Google Gemini

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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.