Horizon is a versatile hop with some star qualities. Created in Oregon in 1970, Horizon is a diploid hop and half-sister to Nugget.
Considered dual-use it has high alpha acids, but also low cohumulone – a trait considered highly favorable when bittering. Its high myrcene and high farnesene content give it some great aroma and flavor notes too, both floral and citrusy.
It has been picked up by several craft brewers and is a star at North by Northwest brewery in Austin, Texas where it is used in its top three classic brews, as well as in their specialty beers from time to time.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Floral, citrusy |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 8.8%-16.5% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 5.5%-8.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 16%-22% |
| Country | US |
| Cone Size | Medium |
| Cone Density | Compact |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid to late |
| Yield Amount | 1800-2000 kg/hectare (1610-1780 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
| Resistant to | Resistant to verticillium wilt |
| Susceptible to | Susceptible to downy mildew |
| Storability | Retains 80%-85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.5-2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 45%-70% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 8%-20% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 8%-14% |
| Farnesene Oil | 3%-5% |
| Substitutes | Magnum |
| Style Guide | Light Ale, Red Ale, Pumpkin Ale |
Where to Buy Horizon HopsAs a listing requirement, all suppliers below ship nationally to their respective countries. |
Great Fermentations (USA)
Northwest Hop Farms (Canada)
Amazon (USA)
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References
http://beerlegends.com/horizon-hops
https://ychhops.com/varieties/horizon
https://www.craftbrewer.com.au/shop/details.asp?PID=608
http://www.usahops.org/graphics/File/HGA%20BCI%20Reports/Variety%20Manual%207-24-12.pdf
http://www.greatlakeshops.com/horizon.html
