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Liberty

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.

Aroma California Common Floral Hallertau Hallertauer Tradition Lagers Lemon Mild Mount Hood Nugget Pilsners Spicy United States United States Department Of Agriculture

Millennium

Millennium was released in the year 2000, thus the name, as a high alpha breed. A Nugget descendant that carries similar characteristics, as well as to Columbus, bred for its disease resistance. Mainly used for bittering but gaining interest as an aroma hop as well.

American Amber Ale American Brown Ale Barley Wine Bittering Columbus Floral Fruity Herbal Mild Nugget Resin Spice Stout Summit United States

Saaz (US)

United States version of Saaz was started from a Czechoslovakian Saaz seedling which was received by United States Department of Agriculture in 1973. Difficult to grow and a low yield. Saaz (US) is expected to be related to Hersbrucker and Spalt.

Aroma Earthy Herbal Lager Lubelski Mild Pilsner Saaz Spice Sterling United States

Ultra

Ultra is a triplod variety first bred in the United States in 1983, released to the public in 1995 as a noble hop replacement. Ultra is a cross between Hallertau, Saaz, and a third unknown hop. Well suited for lagers with a Hallertau-like aroma.

Aroma Mild Spicy Triplod United States

Universal

Universal has an unknown heritage but it expected to be a Saaz clone. Developed at the Hop Research Institute in Zatec, Czechoslovakia. No longer grown commercially in Czechoslovakia but grown in the United States since 1988, becoming a darling on the craft beer since since the 1990s.

Aroma Czechoslovakia Earthy Floral Mild Pleasant Saaz Spice
Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
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