Strong citrus with spice and background notes of rose, lemon and cedar.
- Thyme
- Geranium
- Pine
- Cucumber
- Hay
DESCRIPTION
Chinook was developed by the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha acids variety. This cultivar takes its name from a Native American tribe indigenous to the region around Washington. The female parent is one of the English Goldings. The variety grows vigorously in all growing areas and yields best in the Yakima area. Alpha acids content is high while beta acids content is low compared to other high alpha acids varieties. Aroma strength is medium and storage stability is fair.
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DESCRIPTION
Chelan is a high alpha acids variety with a very high percentage of beta acids. The variety was developed through the John I. Haas, Inc., breeding program and released in 1994. It is a daughter of Galena and therefore has analytical data similar to Galena. Cone yields and percentages of alpha acids are higher than for Galena, maturity is medium and storage is excellent as it is in Galena.
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DESCRIPTION
Centennial is an aroma cultivar, bred in 1974 and released in 1990. It was named after the Washington State centennial in 1989. It is sometimes called Super-Cascade. Centennial works well in Pale Ales and India Pale Ales, where some base bitterness is required along with aromatic topnotes.
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AROMA PROFILE
Azacca™, formerly known as #483, was released by the American Dwarf Hop Association 2014. Azacca™ is the Haitian Iwa, or spirit, of agriculture and farming.
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DESCRIPTION
Cascade was developed in the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Oregon and released as a U.S. aroma variety in 1972. It is characterized by a dark green elongated cone which contains low amounts of alpha acids. The aroma is of medium strength and very distinct. The variety has good cone production and is agronomically strong with good crown resistance to downy mildew. The definitive hop for American Pale Ales, IPA's and Black Ales/Black IPA (also known as Cascadian Ale due to the use of this variety). Widespread use in British Bitters, ESB's, Pale Ales and very effective in fruity Blonde ales and Barley Wines too.
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DESCRIPTION
Amarillo is variety characterized by mid to high alpha. It is used for its aromatic qualities, as well as its bittering properties due to its low cohumulone content.
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AROMA PROFILE
Ahtanum is a cultivar named after the district in which it is grown, near Yakima. It has an appealing aroma with exceptionally floral notes. It is used for its aromatic properties and moderate bittering.
