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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™.
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.
Sticklebract is a foundational pillar of the New Zealand hop industry, a variety that defines the rugged and resinous side of Southern Hemisphere brewing. Released in 1972 by the DSIR Research Station, Sticklebract was the result of a critical breeding program designed to combat the Black Root Rot that devastated local crops in the 1960s. Derived from the heritage variety First Choice, it was initially bred for high-alpha bittering efficiency. However, Sticklebract proved to be far more than a simple workhorse. It inherited a robust agricultural spirit and a complex chemical makeup that delivers a bold, unmistakable character. It remains an essential choice for brewers seeking a reliable, versatile hop that can anchor the bitterness of a heavy stout while providing the aromatic depth needed for modern, hop-forward ales.