Horizon Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Horizon contains the lowest cohumulone level of any hop, which typically results in a smoother bitterness. Horizon is a half-sister of Nugget, bred at Oregon Status University in Corvallis, Oregon by United States Department of Agriculture in 1970 with eventual commercial release in 1998, has lineage of Brewers Gold, Early Green Hops, USDA 65009 and 64035M. USDA 65009 was also the mother of Nugget.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Horizon, the best alternative is Magnum.

At A Glance

Profile Delicate floral and citrus aroma with a clean bitterness.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 8.8-16.5%
Substitutes Magnum
Beer Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Porter, Lager

General Information

Country United States
Alias USDA 21373
Storage Stability
Retains 80%-85% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 8.8-16.5%
Beta Acid 5.5-8.5%
Cohumulone 15.0-22.0%
Total Oil 1.3-2.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 45.0-70.0%
Humulene 8.0-20.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0-14.0%
Farnesene 2.5-5.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1900 - 2000 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium to late
Resistant Verticillium wilt
Susceptible Downy mildew, powdery mildew
Growth Rate Moderate to high
Cones Medium size with compact density
Sex Female
Leaf Color Green
Side Arm Length 15" - 30"

Horizon Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Citrus Clean Floral
Variety Name
Brewers Gold Early Green Magnum Nugget
Beer Style
India Pale Ale Lagers Pale Ale Porter
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
United States
Breeding/Supplier
United States Department Of Agriculture
Last Updated
  • 2024-03-30 11:11:21
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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.