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Santiam is a premier American-bred aroma hop that serves as a sophisticated tribute to the legendary "Noble" varieties of Germany. Released in 1997 by the United States Department of Agriculture Research Service in Corvallis, Oregon, it is a unique triploid cross derived from Tettnanger, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and an unknown USDA male (descended from Cascade). This heritage allows Santiam to deliver the delicate, refined aromatic profile of its European ancestors while thriving in the Pacific Northwest. It is a boutique variety prized for its incredible chemical purity—specifically its high farnesene content and low cohumulone levels—which ensures a high-quality, soft bitterness and a polished finish that bridges the gap between old-world elegance and modern domestic reliability. The sensory profile of Santiam is a masterful arrangement of soft floral sweetness and refined herbal spice. It leads with a primary, "perfumed" bouquet of fresh wildflowers/[tag], [tag]lavender, and sweet hay, followed by a sophisticated spicy black pepper undertone reminiscent of classic Tettnanger. As the profile develops, brewers will find subtle, bright notes of lemon zest and a soft woodiness that remains remarkably clean. Because of its high beta-acid content and balanced oil composition, Santiam delivers a remarkably smooth, velvety bitterness and a crisp finish, making it the perfect choice for elevating delicate lagers and Belgian-style ales.
Sonnet® is an elegant American-grown aroma hop that serves as a poetic tribute to the classic Saaz and Golding lineages. Developed by Virgil Gamache Farms (and selected from a Golding seedling by Van Horn Farms in Washington), this variety was bred to offer a domestic alternative to traditional European Noble hops. Because it possesses exceptionally low alpha acids, Sonnet® is almost exclusively utilized as a late-kettle addition. It has been refined by the unique terroir of the Pacific Northwest, resulting in a boutique cultivar that provides a polished, old-world character while remaining agriculturally resilient. The sensory profile of Sonnet is a masterful arrangement of big floral sweetness and refined herbal spice. It leads with a primary, "perfumed" bouquet of fresh wildflowers, lavender, and sweet honey, followed by sophisticated woody notes of cedar and fresh-cut hay. As the profile develops, brewers will find subtle undertones of Earl Grey tea and a soft citrus brightness reminiscent of lemon peel. With its low cohumulone levels and high humulene content, Sonnet® delivers a remarkably smooth, velvety bitterness and a crisp finish, making it the definitive choice for elevating delicate lagers and Belgian-style ales.