Description
Chinook Hop
Categorized as a high alpha variety with an aroma of spicy, piney and a distinct grapefruit. This alluring aroma and a high bittering value has gained this hop full respect from craft and major brewers. The variety has a good resistance to disease but it’s susceptible to powdery mildew. Cross between Petham Golding and a high alpha USDA male.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, spice, and pine.
Info: 12-14% Alpha Acids • Domestic • Dual Purpose Hop
Galena Hop
Developed by the USDA breeding program in Idaho in 1968 and released in 1978, Galena is a high alpha variety with increasingly popular aroma characteristics. It has moderate tolerance to downy mildew and is susceptible to powdery mildew, but has good pickability of medium size, compact cones.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include sweet fruits, pear, pineapple, blackcurrant, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry and spicy wood.
Info: 12-14% Alpha Acids • Domestic • Dual Purpose Hop
Nugget Hop
Strong heavy and herbal, spicy aroma and high bittering value (along with desirable growing traits) has brought this hop variety to the forefront of the industry. This hop has become increasingly popular for its herbal aromas with a pear and peach note.
Aroma: Mild, pleasant, herbal aromas.
Info: 13-16% Alpha Acids • Domestic • Bittering Hop