Aurora (Super Styrian) has an intense and pleasant hoppy aroma. Aurora has a very good storage stability. Beer prepared with this variety has good organoleptical scores. The yield of a-acids is very good when brewing with this variety. Aurora is very suitable for extraction and for combination with other varieties in the brewing process.(from the website)- 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.
- Citra is a special aroma hop variety released by the Hop Breeding Company, having unique and highly favored flavour characteristics. As the name suggest its flavour descriptors include the citrus fruits lime and grapefruit, other fruity characters described as gooseberry, passion fruit, lychee as well as numerous other tropical fruits. Citra® brand HBC 394 cv. hop variety originated from a cross between Hallertauer Mittelfrüher and a father derived from U.S. Tettnang. It was released in 2008.
- When the earth and the sun align, a new variety of hops is born. A cool little story on how Equinox™ HBC 366 earned its name. During early Spring, Equinox™ comes out of the ground as a bright lime green variety. Over the course of the summer, it gradually turns to a rich, dark green. Equal light, equal dark - Equinox™. From the breeders of Citra® YCR 394 cv, Mosaic™ HBC 369 cv comes the latest varietal release – Equinox™ HBC 366. These hops are generally some of the most sought-after in the industry. The diversified and pronounced aroma characteristics combined with extremely high oil content and a tight cone structure make this hop variety very unique.
- Ella is a new aroma variety which contributes hoppy and floral notes, with subtle hints of anise and a satisfying fullness of palate. Stella is reminiscent of, yet distinctly different in character to noble European varieties, and provides a contrast to the citrus and tropical fruit characters of many modern hops.Ella grows vigorously, producing moderately large, dense cones which mature mid- to late-season, with a broad harvest window helping to ensure excellent physical and chemical quality in the final product. With an alpha acid content of ~15%, Ella is an aroma hop with options. This newly developed aroma hop deserves experimentation – the hoppy characters and texture on the palate would provide a new twist to a pilsner or lager, while the floral characters could provide a highlight in a wide range of beer styles. Offers the ideal alternative aroma range to Hallertauer hops.
- The Australien hop variety Galaxy is a high alpha dual purpose seedless cultivar with a marked and unique hop aroma. Bred by Hop Products Australia and currently grown in Victoria and Tasmania. Galaxy, when added late in the boil has been found to impart a unique and pleasant flavour to beer. The striking flavour has been described as a combination of citrus and passionfruit, whilst still contributing significant bittering. A wide range of aromatics, dependent on point and rate of use, as well as malt and yeast influences.
- High alpha variety from Huell which mostly produces good yields. Like all Huell varieties Hallertauer Magnum can be characterized by its high tolerance to diseases. Its extremely big and heavy cones are another characteristic.
- Tradition is a variety bred at Huell which is characterized by its fine aroma and average bitter content. It can be compared to Hallertauer Mittelfrueh and stands out due to good yields which remain stable also in difficult years. This variety has a good tolerance to wilt and downy midew. The variety was released in 1993 in Germany.
- A robust, high-yielding, high bittering hop cultivar tolerant to various diseases has been released in 2006 by the Hop Research Center Hüll. Excellent brewing quality combined with very good storage stability increases the value of Herkules for the brewing industry. Use in Pilsners, German style Lagers & Alt.
- New variety with distinctive honeydew melon and strawberry aroma. The variety was bred at Hüll and was released 2012. This variety is one of the varieties which have been bred and planted in hop fields in response to demand from the craft beer industry and its desire for bold tastes and differentiating flavors.
- Mosaic™ is an aroma hop variety developed by Hop Breeding Company, LLC released in 2012. Mosaic™ offers a unique and complex blend of floral, tropical, fruity, and earthy characteristics that translate very favorably into several styles of beer. Mosaic™ is the daughter of YCR 14 Simcoe® brand hop variety and a Nugget derived male. Gives a pineapple and citrussy taste.
Are you looking to achieve a precise bitterness in your beer? And would you prefer to do that at the end of the brewing process, to optimize efficiency? IsoHop® is the answer you have been looking for.An aqueous solution of pure iso-α-acids, standardized to 30%, IsoHop® is easy to add in precise doses and designed to be used during the filtration process with an exceptional yield. IsoHop® is produced from CO2 hop extract (no aroma, just bitterness) and has an antimicrobial effect when added to the beer. It is the perfect product when it comes to correcting and also partially replacing bitterness.
