Items found matching the tag "tropical fruit"
Released by the United States Department of Agriculture breeding program in 1985, Chinook is considered by the some the fourth member of the Three C's: Cascade, Centennial, and Columbus / Tomahawk / Zeus (CTZ). With no trademark, Chinook is a great candidate to grow at home.
Dolcita™ is a hop from the Hop Breeding Company. Initially known as HBC 1019cv. Surprisingly short time to release, being initially bred in 2016 by HBC using their proprietary plants, and available in 2025. Considered "a potent but pleasing mix of citrus, tropical, and stone fruits. With notes of coconut, Valencia oranges, caramelized bananas, peaches, and honeydew melon."
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.
Krush® was bred by Hop Breeding Company and was known as HBC 586. Per the HBC's goal, this hop produces high yields, good storage stability, and is resistant to disease and pests. Released to the public in 2024. The profile of Krush® makes it suitable for just about any style and plays well with other hops as well.
Motueka™ was bred by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research, a triploid descendant of Saaz. A great dual purpose hop.
Nectaron® was developed by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research. The triploid hop that is a sister of Waimea™. Based on the bio makeup of Nectaron®, it creates a different profile when used with American and English yeast. Best used late and for dry hopping. Nectaron® is named by putting together "Nectar of the Gods and Ron Beaston, the principle scientist at Plant and Food Research.
Rakau™ was re-released in 2007 by the New Zealand Hop Breeding Program. Considered to have "the whole orchard" by the breeder. Orginally bred in the 70s it was not released until 1983. The myrcene oil content concentration leads to the aforementioned huge orchard profile while low cohumulone make it less bitter. Lineage of Smooth Cone.
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".
Taiheke® was bred from Fuggle and an unknown male, which possibly was a cross between Fuggle and Serebrianka. Taiheke is the first hop commercially bred from USDA-ARS program in 1972. Oil composition and fruitiness make Taiheke star in late kettle additions and dry hopping.