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Erebus™ is a high geraniol content hop with strong disease resistance. Geraniol is what imparts flower and fruit aromas. This profile makes Erebus a good late addition hop, including whirlpool and dry hopping. The hop was released in 2024 by Hopsteiner.
Exotique® was bred by Wild About Hops in New Zealand. Bred from a Riwaka™ female and proprietary male, is full of peach, blueberry, pear, kiwi, and lime.
Fat Head® was bred at Monhopoly Hop Breeding in New Zealand bred from Fuggle and Cluster. The unique aroma/flavor profile lend this hop to pale and dark ales.
Styrian Kolibri is a refined Slovenian aroma variety that represents the delicate side of modern hop innovation. Released in 2017 by the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing, it was developed from a sophisticated blend of European and American germplasm. The goal was to provide brewers with a precise aromatic tool that bridges the gap between the classic "Noble" tradition and contemporary fruit-forward cultivars. While its name—the Hummingbird—suggests a light, ephemeral touch, Kolibri possesses a remarkably high oil content that ensures its complex bouquet remains vibrant through the brewing process. It is a standout variety for brewers who prioritize nuance and elegance, offering a clean agricultural pedigree and a unique chemical composition that excels in both traditional European lagers and modern, expressive ales.
Styrian Wolf is a revolutionary variety that represents a bold new frontier in European hop breeding. Released in 2016 by the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing, it was specifically engineered to challenge the global dominance of American "Super Alpha" hops. While it hails from a region world-famous for the delicate, herbal Styrian Golding, the Wolf is an entirely different breed. This variety combines a staggering essential oil content—often exceeding 4.0 mL per 100g—with a massive alpha acid potential. This makes it an incredibly efficient "dual-purpose" powerhouse. It offers brewers a high-yield, high-impact alternative for modern, hop-forward styles while maintaining the clean, traditional agricultural pedigree of the Slovenian hop-growing tradition.