Items found matching the tag "lemon"
Adeena® was bred by Latitude 46 with parentage from a mother of Summit™ and a father of ADHA 34/95/57. The herbal and spicy flavor lends to lagers, pilsners and light styles of beer. While the hints of lemon and floral create a unique bouquet for said styles.
Amarillo® is a super version of Cascade that has a distinctive orange character that separates it from Cascade. Trademark owned by Virgil Gamache Farms and was found by them growing alongside Liberty in their hop yard.
Aquila was bred in Washington, Oregon and Idaho in 3-acre trials in 1987 by United States Department of Agriculture. Eventually released commercially in 1994 after trials. Anheuser Busch showed interest and Washington in increased to 100 acres to allow for evaluation. Aquila was open-pollinated from Brewer's Gold. Aquila hasn't worked out as a commercial hop due to high cohumulone content and subpar storage stability. Discontinued in 1996 after Anheuser Busch lost interest.
Azacca™ was bred in Washington by the American Dwarf Hop Association, renamed to Latitude 46, with parentage of Toyomidori (Northern Brewer Grandmother and USDA 64103 Grandfather) and ADHA 94/95 (Summit™ Grandmother and ADHA 99-25 Grandfather). It is named for the Haitian god of agriculture. Azacca™ is a great late and/or dry hop. The sustained profile for the aroma situates to that usage. Whirlpooling brings out the juicy flavor and sweet aroma.
Aztec™ was bred by Great Lakes Hops. The Neomexicana hop has superior growth, disease resistance and aromatic qualities.
Developed and bred at Wye College by Professor Salmon, Bramling Cross is a cross between Bramling and Manitoban (a wild Canadian hop). It was released in 1951. Referred to as an English hop with an American aroma. Large quantities brings out the fruitiness in the Bramling Cross.
Eclipse® was bred by Hop Products Australia to have high alpha acids as well as aromatic complexity. Although a dual threat, aroma and bittering, Eclipse shines in late hop additions: boil, whirlpool and dry hopping. Pedigree of high alpha Australian and North American hops.
Kazbek was bred by Hop Research Institute in Žatec, Czech Republic from Saaz and a wild hop similar to Cascade. Its aroma is similar to Saaz but more intense. Released in 2008. It is named for the Kazbek peak, one of the highest in the Caucasus mountain range. Great in beers that need an intense noble hop profile.
Liberty is an American hop with German heritage; bred to resemble Hallertau, therefore it is primarily used for aroma. Development began in 1983 by the United States Department of Agriculture program in Corvallis, Oregon before commercial release in 1991.
Lórien® was purposely bred, by Indie Hops Flavor Project, to be used in low gravity beers, in an attempt to keep up with the trend of the public towards lighter, low-alcohol, carbonated beverages. Designed by Shaun Townsend, at Oregon State University, the seed for Lorien was gathered in 2010 from Sterling female pollinated with a German male. Lemon and lime forward with notes of hay and melon that is swept away by cinnamon, while allowing the beers malts to shine.
McKenzie™ is the first hop variety released by the West Coast Hop Breeding Company. It took five years of breeding before the hop was released. Named after a river the breeder for West Coast Hop Breeding Company grew up fishing. Initially available in 2021 with acreage ramping up since. More pine, resin forward when used in the boil, post boil will bring out the fruitiness.
Meridian® is grown in the Willamette Valley, processed by Indie Hops Flavor Project, and had more wide release in 2015. The hop was propagated accidentally when found mixed in with USDA Columbia. Meridian pairs well with other hops in that it brings out and accents the profile of those hops.
Mount Hood was bred with the intention of creating an American replacement for noble hops. Initially bred in 1983, Mount Hood was commercially released in 1989. More hops would follow soon afterwards from the Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon by United States Department of Agriculturebreeding program: Liberty (1991), Crystal (1993) and Ulta (1995). Mount Hood has heritage form Hallertau and USDA 19058M male. The male, USDA 19058M, is the same male used in multiple other successful crosses, resulting in varieties like; Lemondrop™, Super Galena™, and Sultana™.
Opus™ is a sister of Emperor® and, itself, is an experimental varietal from the United Kingdom by Charles Faram. Initially bred in 2013 and released in 2016. Late addition hop.
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.
Pekko® is named for the Finnish god of farming. An American Dwarf Hop Association, renamed Latitude 46, with high alpha acid and a great mix of flavors and aromas.
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.
Bred at Wye College in Kent, England in 1984, released commercially in 1996. Pioneer is a dual purpose hop.
Southern Cross™ is a distinguished New Zealand dual-purpose hop that embodies the rugged, pristine character of the Tasman region. Released in 1994 by the HortResearch breeding program, it features a diverse lineage including Smooth Cone, Fuggle, and an American variety. Developed to provide brewers with a reliable, high-alpha bittering agent, Southern Cross quickly distinguished itself through a sophisticated aromatic profile that far exceeds standard bittering hops. It is a true workhorse of the industry, prized for its excellent storage stability and its unique ability to anchor a heavy stout while providing the bright top-notes required for modern lagers. The sensory profile is a vibrant, cooling arrangement of citrus and coniferous forest notes. It leads with a "clean and green" bouquet of fresh-squeezed lemon and lime zest, followed by a deep, resinous pine character. As the profile develops, brewers will find subtle hints of spice and soft floral undertones that provide a crisp finish. Because of its remarkably low cohumulone levels, Southern Cross™ delivers a smooth, velvety bitterness that integrates seamlessly into any malt backbone, making it a premier choice for high-quality bittering and refreshing aromatic impact.
Sunbeam is a rare and visually stunning variety that bridges the gap between high-end brewing and ornamental horticulture. Developed by the legendary Dr. Al Haunold in 1990 at the United States Department of Agriculture experimental "East Farm" in Corvallis, Oregon, Sunbeam is a sophisticated cross between the prestigious Saaz and an open-pollinated seedling of the yellow-leafed Sunshine variety. This diploid plant is instantly recognizable for its brilliant, neon-yellow foliage. However, this beauty comes with a catch: due to reduced chlorophyll content, Sunbeam is uniquely sensitive to intense sunlight. To prevent the leaves from shriveling or browning, it thrives best in semi-shade—making it a favorite for "estate" hop growers and homebrewers with diverse garden microclimates. While never intended for massive commercial production, it remains a prized "functional ornamental" for its authentic European soul and its status as a unique piece of American hop history.
Tahoma is a versatile American aroma variety released in 2013 through a collaboration between Washington State University and the United States Department of Agriculture. Named after the historic Salish word for Mount Rainier, Tahoma was developed as a direct descendant of the popular Glacier variety. The goal of the breeding program was to create a more resilient, higher-yielding plant that offered a significantly higher alpha acid potential than its parent while retaining the sophisticated "Noble" soul of its ancestors. Since its release, Tahoma has become a favorite for brewers seeking a bridge between delicate European traditions and the bold fruitiness of the Pacific Northwest. It offers a unique combination of high-efficiency alpha and beta acids, providing a sturdy bittering foundation that remains remarkably clean. It is the definitive choice for sessionable styles where balance and "drinkability" are more important than sheer bitterness.
Tango is a contemporary German masterpiece that represents the future of sustainable brewing. Developed at the Hop Research Center Hüll (originally known as experimental seedling 2011/02/04) and released in late 2020, it was engineered to meet two modern demands: high-impact aromatics and climate resilience. By crossing the legendary American Cascade with a German male derived from Hallertauer Tradition, Hüll researchers created a "Best of Both Worlds" cultivar. Tango possesses the deep, "Noble" roots of the Hallertau but is supercharged with the citrus-forward energy of the New World. Most importantly for the future of brewing, Tango is a "climate-tolerant" variety, requiring fewer resources and thriving in shifting weather conditions where traditional landrace hops might struggle.
Teamaker is a revolutionary variety from the United States Department of Agriculture that completely flips the script on hop breeding. While most hops are judged by their bittering power, Teamaker was engineered for the exact opposite mission: high antimicrobial potency with virtually zero bitterness. Bred from a global genetic pool including Fuggle (31.25%), Late Grape, and Late Cluster, it was originally intended for the pharmaceutical and herbal tea industries. Because its alpha acids often measure below 1.0%, Teamaker is essentially "non-bittering." This unique chemical makeup has made it a "secret weapon" in the craft beer world. It allows brewers to load up on hop-derived health benefits and floral oils without moving the IBU needle. Whether you are crafting a "Hop Water" or a medicinal herbal ale, Teamaker provides the soul of the hop plant without the sting of the lupulin.
The Bruce is a powerhouse aromatic blend born from the sun-drenched gardens of Freestyle Hops in New Zealand. This proprietary "mixtape" was crafted as a tribute to Bruce Eggers, a legendary Sunrise Valley hop farmer known for his immense knowledge and generous spirit. Rather than relying on a single plant, The Bruce is a meticulous combination of Nelson Sauvin™, early-season Motueka™, late-season Pacifica™, and mid-season Pacific Jade™. By utilizing hops harvested at different points throughout the season, Freestyle Hops has created a blend that offers a more complete chemical profile than any single variety. It is specifically engineered to maximize free thiols and "survivable" oils—the compounds that survive the boil and thrive during fermentation. For brewers, it provides a consistent, high-impact "Best of NZ" experience that removes the year-to-year variability of single-farm cultivars.
Trident™ is a high-octane hop blend released in 2019 by the experts at Hopsteiner. It was born from a singular mission: to provide brewers with a "one-stop shop" for the massive, juicy aromatics required by the Northeast India Pale Ale (NEIPA) revolution. By combining three distinct Pacific Northwest varieties into one consistent pellet, Trident produces a complex aromatic layering that is virtually impossible to achieve with a single hop cultivar. What truly makes Trident unique is that it was formulated with biotransformation in mind. The blend is rich in specific "survivable" oils and esters that interact with yeast during active fermentation to create new, lush flavors. As a specialized tool, it offers a reliable and incredibly potent way to reach that professional-grade tropical profile without having to manage three separate hop inventories.
Tropadelic® is a proprietary New Zealand standout developed by the innovative breeders at Wild About Hops. Positioned as a versatile "New Breed" cultivar, it was specifically selected for its ability to thrive in the unique maritime climate of New Zealand while producing a heavy, oil-rich crop of aromatic cones. Unlike many of the high-alpha heavyweights from the region, Tropadelic was bred with a focus on aromatic finesse over sheer bittering power. This makes it a refreshing alternative for brewers who want the "New World" tropical punch without the aggressive resinous bite. Because of its manageable alpha acid content and high aromatic potential, it has rapidly become a favorite for modern "session" IPAs and summer-style ales where drinkability is just as important as impact.
Vital is a cutting-edge Czech variety that represents a fascinating shift in modern hop breeding. Developed at the Hop Research Institute in Žatec (the home of Saaz) and released in 2008, Vital was originally bred for pharmaceutical purposes. Its mission was to maximize the concentration of specific antioxidants and "healthy" hop compounds like Xanthohumol and DMX. Bred from a lineage involving Agnus, Vital was registered as a "biomedical" hop due to its incredible anti-oxidative stability. For the brewer, this translates to a beer that stays "fresher" for longer. While it offers the high-alpha bittering efficiency of a modern hybrid, it retains the refined European soul of its Czech heritage. It is the perfect choice for those who want the muscle of a bittering hop without losing the delicate prestige synonymous with the Žatec region.
Wai-iti™ is a vibrant New Zealand aroma hop released in 2011 alongside its cousin, Kohatu®. Developed by the New Zealand Plant & Food Research program, this triploid variety was bred from a lineage that includes the refined Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Liberty. While its ancestors are known for "Noble" spice, Wai-iti was specifically engineered to move in a completely different direction: maximum fruit impact with exceptionally low bitterness. Because of its gentle alpha acid content, Wai-iti has become a "secret weapon" for brewers of Hazy IPAs and sessionable summer ales. It was designed for those who want to drenched a beer in tropical aromatics while avoiding the resinous "hop burn" often associated with high-alpha varieties. It is a specialized tool for the modern brewhouse, almost exclusively reserved for late-kettle additions, the whirlpool, or the dry hop.
Warrior® is often called the "quiet professional" of the hop world. Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches, the same elite breeding program that gave us Simcoe®, it was released at the turn of the millennium to solve a specific problem: how to provide massive bittering efficiency without interfering with a beer’s delicate aromatics. While many high-alpha hops from that era were pungent and aggressive, Warrior was bred for neutrality. It allows brewers to build a rock-solid bittering foundation that remains firmly in the background. This provides the necessary structural "grip" for high-gravity beers, ensuring the expensive aroma hops added during the whirlpool or dry-hop can truly take center stage without being overshadowed by a "hop-burnt" finish.
Discovered growing naturally in the rugged canyons of Colorado, Willow Creek is a true North American original. As a member of the neomexicanus subspecies, it evolved independently of European hop lineages, giving it a genetic "wildness" that is entirely unique. It shares a close kinship with other native stars like Amalia and MultiHead, yet it stands out for its impressive resilience; unlike many of its desert cousins, Willow Creek shows a surprising tolerance for moisture and colder mountain temperatures. For the craft brewer, Willow Creek is more than just an ingredient—it’s a taste of the American West’s wild terroir. It offers a chance to brew with a plant that has thrived in the wild for millennia, long before the first commercial hop yards were ever tilled.
Born from the legendary hop-breeding program at Wye College, United Kingdom in the 1970s, Zenith was released in 1987 as a solution for brewers needing power and poise. It was engineered to be a true "workhorse"; a hop that could provide high-alpha bittering efficiency without losing the soul of English aroma. What makes Zenith truly special, especially for home growers, is its armor. It boasts exceptional natural resistance to Downy and Powdery Mildew, making it one of the most reliable varieties to cultivate in your own backyard. Whether you’re looking for a smooth, foundational bitterness or a bright, citrusy finish, Zenith represents the pinnacle of British agricultural science.