Wuerttemberger

Wuerttemberger is an old, German, noble aroma hop which is no longer grown commercially. Thought to have come from a landrace, its low vigor and poor yield made it untenable for commercial use. If it can be found, it might be worth experimenting with for German-style lagers and pilsners and it is said to impart a pleasant European-style aroma on …

Zlatan

Released in 1976, Zlatan is native to Czechia and is one of a great many clonal selections of Saaz. Created by the Hop Research Institute in Zatec, it, like many other Saaz clones were selected in an attempt to improve yields while retaining its parent’s signature aroma profile. In brewing it sports a mild bitterness and has been described as …

Zythos®

Created by Hopunion LLC, Zythos® is a proprietary hop blend created specifically with IPA’s in mind. It features notes and aromas of tangerine, grapefruit, pine and even pineapple. Its high alpha acid content means it can be useful for bittering but is largely intended to shine as an aroma hop. Want this hop? Browse our recommended stockists below. Also Known …

Sylva

Bred by Hop Products Australia in Tasmania in 1997, Sylva is an Australian aroma hop with a subtle and complex tasting profile. Progeny of Saaz, it is these roots that suit it well to light lagers and pilsners, imparting a bohemian-style hoppiness reminiscent of its Czech parent. Some have described Sylva as decidedly earthen, with flavors akin to fresh-cut timber …

Fuggle N

Fuggle N is a clonal selection from the original Fuggle. It was selected in 1943 as part of a trial that began in 1931 at the East Malling Research Station. It is not produced commercially; rather it is used for breeding. Want this hop? Browse our recommended stockists below. Also Known As Characteristics Purpose Aroma, Breeding Alpha Acid Composition 5.6% …

Pacifica

Bred in New Zealand, triploid aroma hop Pacifica, or Pacific Hallertau as it is sometimes known, is the result of open pollination breeding of German hop Hallertauer Mittelfrüher. The hop was released by HortResearch, New Zealand following promising brewing trials in 1994. Like Hallertauer Mittelfrüher, Pacifica is mostly known for its aromatic properties. It features moderately low cohumulone and higher …

Palisade®

For brewers, Palisade® hops, bred by Yakima Chief Ranch feature complex floral, herbal and grassy aromas in addition to flavors of nectar fruits and citrus. For growers, it exhibits nothing short of incredible yield potential – at least in its native Yakima Valley, Washington environment. Palisade is an open pollination cross from Swiss Tettnanger. Want this hop? Browse our recommended …

Petham Golding

Hailing from Wye College in England, Petham Golding was one of the prevailing hop varieties grown in East Kent in the late 1800’s. Descended from Canterbury Whitebine, much like other Golding varieties, the variety isn’t around much anymore due to its lackluster yield, poor storage stability and susceptibility to Hop Mosaic virus. In addition, it has an unusual upward-facing sidearm …

Pocket Talisman

Originating in Idaho, USA, Dwarf variety Pocket Talisman has proven difficult to establish with rhizomes often failing to produce bines. Originally selected from a field of regular Talisman hops in the 1970’s, the initial test plot took three years to establish due to failed rhizome growth. Once established it produces well on a low trellis but is not currently grown …