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Agnus was released in 2001 by Hop Research Institute in Žatec, Czech Republic. High oil content makes this a useful for dry hopping yielding herbal and spicy notes. Bred from descendants of Sládek, Saaz, Northern Brewer, Bor and Fuggle. The name is derived from the Latin meaning of the person (Frantisek Beranek) attributed to breeding the hop at the Hop Research Institute. While often used for its clean bitterness in German-style ales, its unique lychee and orange zest undertones allow it to bridge the gap between old-world spice and modern fruity profiles.
Hallertau has lineage back over 100 years. Great for German beers as well as Belgian ales. An original noble hop. Susceptible to disease, it has been the center of many offspring.
Hallertauer Taurus was bred in Hüll, Germany and released in 1995 at the Hop Research Center. This is a high alpha acid variety with a clean and crisp bitterness.
Horizon contains the lowest cohumulone level of any hop, which typically results in a smoother bitterness. Horizon is a half-sister of Nugget, bred at Oregon Status University in Corvallis, Oregon by United States Department of Agriculture in 1970 with eventual commercial release in 1998, has lineage of Brewer's Gold, Early Green Hops, USDA 65009 and 64035M. USDA 65009 was also the mother of Nugget.
Magnum (US) is grown in much lower acreage than in Germany, but, like it's German counterpart, is a great bittering hop.
Merkur is a descendant of Magnum, making it a great bittering hop. The lower co-humulone level makes it an even smoother bitterness. Dual purpose as it also adds a nice aroma profile. Merkur was developed at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany.
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™.
Newport was bred by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 1994, to find a mildew resistant replacement for Galena. Parentage of Magnum and USDA 58111M, finally commercially released in 2002. USDA 5811M pedigree of Magnum, Brewer's Gold, Late Grape, Belgium #31, Fuggle and unknown variety.
Norther Brewer is a great bittering hop that is the base of many beer. It is a cross of a Native American varietal and Northern Brewer, the resulting hop is genetically distinct from the English parent.
Nugget was bred by the United States Department of Agriculture in Corvallis, Oregon, starting in 1970.. Initial commercial release was 1983. Brewer's Gold heritage. Used primarily as a bittering hop, especially in the early days, but now has been given dual duty as an aroma hop as well. Pedigree is quite complex and makes it a mutt: Brewer's Gold, Early Green, East Kent Golding, Bavarian (unspecified) and unknown variety.
Pacific Gem™ was commercially released in 1987, it is a triploid of Fuggle, Cluster, and Smoothcone. It was bred at New Zealand's HortResearch Institute.
Simcoe® is a very popular variety due to the profile of the hop and the smooth bitterness it creates. It plays well with other hops. Simcoe® was released through Yakima Chief Ranches in 2000. Sometimes referred to as "Cascade on steroids".
Sterling was bred by United States Department of Agriculture in 1990, released in 1998. Sterling is typically considered an aroma hop but may be used for bittering. It was cultivated to be a replacement for Saaz due to unreliable availability. The hop is a bit of a mutt (or you could say complex) with heritage from Saaz (50%), Cascade (25%), Brewer's Gold, Early Green as well as other Eurpean varieties.
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.
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.
Hailing from the historic growing regions of Southwest Germany, Wuerttemberger is an ancient landrace variety that once stood alongside Saaz and Tettnanger as a pillar of European brewing. Though it is no longer produced on a commercial scale, it remains a "holy grail" for heritage brewers. As a landrace hop, Wuerttemberger wasn't bred in a lab; it evolved naturally over centuries to suit the German climate, resulting in a "Noble" profile that is purely a product of its terroir. It is a delicate, low-alpha variety that prioritizes aromatic grace over raw bittering power—a true liquid artifact for those seeking to recreate the original German lagers of the past.