Items found matching the tag "berry"
American Pie® has a mother of Riwaka™ and a father of Tangerine Dream®, bred by Wild About Hops in New Zealand.
Krush® was bred by Hop Breeding Company and was known as HBC 586. Per the HBC's goal, this hop produces high yields, good storage stability, and is resistant to disease and pests. Released to the public in 2024. The profile of Krush® makes it suitable for just about any style and plays well with other hops as well.
Minstrel® was bred at Charles Faram in the United Kingdom, it has pedigree from Sovereign, dwarf and was planted in 2006, commercially released in 2012. As of 2020, Charles Faram stopped growing commercially due to challenges with its agronomy.
Northdown was bred at Wye College in Kent, England as higher alpha acid alternative to the hops of the time (1970s). A result of breeding Northern Brewer and an unknown German varietal.
Pacific Sunrise™ was released in 2000 by New Zealand HortSearch program. Pedigree is from Cluster, Fuggle, European and New Zealand male hops. Currently registered with New Zealand Hops Ltd. Pacific Sunrise has both clean bittering and aroma. The hop has not been used much commercially. May be experiencing a new push to introduce the hop. The high alpha acid content allows Pacific Sunrise to work well as an early boil addition but the aroma profile makes it perfect for late additions: boil, whirlpool and dry hopping.
Bred at Wye College in Kent, England, with parents of First Gold and Herald. Pilgrim was released commercially in 2001. It is one of the most wilt resistant hops out today.
Purple Haze® is a visionary variety bred by Wild About Hops, representing a sophisticated evolution of elite Southern Hemisphere and European genetics. This unique cultivar was born from a cross between a Riwaka™ female and a Nelson Sauvin™ male, carrying a distinguished Saaz grandparentage. Its name is derived from the striking, deep purple hue of the bines it grows on, a visual testament to its distinct identity in the hop garden. While it possesses the resilience of modern breeding, its soft bitterness and Noble heritage make it an ideal "Special Flavor" choice for brewers looking to move beyond standard citrus profiles toward deep, berry-forward complexity. The sensory profile of Purple Haze® is an evocative and unique arrangement of sweet berries and delicate floral notes. It leads with a primary, "vibrant" bouquet of red currant, ripe blackberry, and wild strawberry, followed by a sophisticated secondary layer of lavender and violet. As the profile develops, brewers will find subtle hints of herbal tea and a very soft, rounded earthiness inherited from its Saaz ancestors. Thanks to its low cohumulone levels and refined oil composition, Purple Haze® delivers a gentle, clean bitterness and a crisp, fruit-focused finish, making it the definitive choice for imparting an elegant "purple" fruit impact.
Styrian Dragon is a vibrant and versatile aroma variety that represents the bold, new-age spirit of Slovenian hop breeding. Released in 2017 by the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing, it was engineered to offer brewers a high-intensity aromatic profile while maintaining the agricultural reliability of a continental cultivar. Born from a sophisticated cross between traditional European lineage and high-impact American germplasm, Styrian Dragon is a standout "citrus-floral" variety. It possesses a unique chemical composition—specifically its high farnesene and linalool levels—which allow it to cut through complex malt bills with ease. It has quickly become a favorite among craft brewers for providing a bright, refreshing character that defines the modern wave of hop-forward European ales.