Hop: Comet

Description

Comet was a cross of an English hop (Sunshine) and wild American variety in 1961 at Corvallis, Oregon at Oregon State University. First released in 1974.

Comet has gained more popularity over the past few years even though it has been around since the 60's. Commercial production basically ceased in the 80's for higher alpha varieties. Sometimes referred to as "Citra®'s Little Sister" as some prefer the lower alpha acid to Citra®.

General Information

Profile Zest, grapefruit, tangerine, grass, wild, and herbal.
Country United States
Substitutes Cascade, Citra®, Galena, Summit
Pairs with Amarillo®, Centennial, Idaho 7®
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1700-2000 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 49% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles American Ales, Lager
Resistant Verticillium wilt
Susceptible Downy mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 12.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 6.1%
Cohumulone 34.0 - 45.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.4 - 3.3 ml/100g
Myrcene 40.0 - 65.0%
Humulene 1.0 - 2.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0 - 7.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Very high
Maturity Late

Comet Aroma/Flavor Profile

Fact Sheet(s)

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-20 13:01:54
Source(s)

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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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.
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