Gargoyle, along with Ivanhoe, is a new generation of California Cluster and the first to be grown commercially in over half a century. Revived by organic hop farm Hops-Mesiter, LLC near Clearlake, California, it is similar to Ivanhoe but tends more toward a citrusy-mango bouquet. Want this hop? Browse our recommended stockists below. Also Known As Characteristics Citrusy-mango aroma Purpose …
Pacific Jade
Released from HortResearch’s New Zealand Hop Research Program in 2004, Pacific Jade started its commercial existence predominately limited to the New Zealand domestic market. Now however, it is finding its way into inventories worldwide. It exhibits an interesting flavor profile of lemon citrus and cracked pepper. As an early addition it imparts a soft, rounded bitterness. Ancestrally, Pacific Jade owes …
Wai-iti
A truly modern triploid hop, Wai-iti brings forth a fresh splash of lime and stone fruit. It was released to brewers in 2011 alongside Kohatu by New Zealand Plant & Food Research and features higher beta acids than alpha acids, low cohumulone and robust oil content. Its heritage consists of notable varieties Hallertauer Mittelfrüh as a 1/3 parent and Liberty …
Riwaka
Considered to be one of the darling hops of the New Zealand craft beer scene, Riwaka’s abundant oil content is nearly twice that of its parent variety Saaz. This unique oil balance alongside a near 1:1 ratio of alpha to beta acids gives it a strong sweet citrus note that, according to one brewer, makes it the “ultimate” for hoppy …
MultiHead
MultiHead is a neomexicanus breed native to New Mexico and is so named because of its tendency to produce dual cones. It is a unique hop in the industry and in brewing features a heady, floral aroma and some citrus elements. Want this hop? Browse our recommended stockists below. Also Known As Characteristics Heady, floral aroma, some sweet fruit and …
Neo1
Neo1 is another neomexicanus breed, this time with a potent lemon-citrus character. Native to New Mexico, it is a true sun-worshipping hop, with quite lively growth when exposed to maximum sunlight. It is also said that Neo1 is naturally pest resistant due to its abundance of limonene and linalool. Noe1 is a sister to Amallia. Want this hop? Browse our …
Amallia
Native to New Mexico, Amallia is a neomexicana varietal with a deeply earthy aroma and pronounced flavors of orange citrus. Bold and unique, it is considered well suited to brown or dark ales for both bittering and aroma. This variety was being trialed in Michigan by Michigan State University researchers in 2014. Want this hop? Browse our recommended stockists below. …
Willow Creek
Native to Colorado, neomexicanus variety Willow Creek is very new to the brewing scene. There is very little information about them available but they are reportedly considered to be similar to other available neomexicanus varieties Amallia, Neo1, and MultiHead. Willow Creek is currently in the midst of production trials and hopefully some will be available soon for brewery trials. Want …
Teamaker
Developed over several decades by the USDA, Teamaker hops were officially released by the ARS Forage, Seed and Cereal Research Unit in Corvallis, Oregon in the late 2000’s. They are a unique high beta, low alpha breed that have made their mark, not just in the brewing industry, but in the world of medicine and food as well. Their strong …
Kohatu®
Kohatu®, meaning stone or rock in Maori, was released alongside Wai-iti in 2011. It was named after Kohatu, a small town nestled by the Motueka River, south west of Nelson, New Zealand. Kohatu is not as fruity as Wai-iti, but with its intense aroma of tropical fruit and freshly crushed pine needles, it adds a wonderfully fresh character to beer. …