Hop Rhizomes

Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Cascade hops are a dual purpose American hop with an alpha acid percentage ranging from 4.5-7%. The flavor and aroma are famously citrus-like (particularly ruby red grapefruit) with prominent floral tones. Cascade is the classic finishing hop for pale ales, IPAs, stouts, blonde ales, and wheat ales. Cascade hops are one of the recommended hops for beginner growers.  The other recommended hops for beginners are Magnum and Nugget.

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Willamette is an American aroma hop with an alpha acid percentage ranging from 4-6%. Willamette has a mild and pleasant aroma, with slightly spicy and floral tones, useful in English style ales. Cascade, Magnum, and Nugget hops are the recommended hops for beginner growers.

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Mount Hood is an excellent choice for pale lagers, wheat beers, and German or Belgian ales where a refined aroma with low to moderate bitterness is desirable. Mt. Hood is noble-like with suggestions of herbal notes, flowers, and green fruit. Mount Hood hops typically have an alpha acid range of 4.5-6.5%. Nugget hops are one of the recommended hops for beginner growers.  The other recommended hops for beginners are Cascade and Magnum.

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Magnum hops are a high alph acid (11-16%) German variety hop known for its smooth clean bitterness. Useful in continental lagers, pale ales, and IPAs. This variety of Magnum is cultivated in the U.S. Magnum hops are one of the recommended hops for beginner growers.  The other recommended hops for beginners are Cascade and Nugget.

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Centennial is an American dual-purpose variety with high alpha acids (9.5-11.5%) and excellent aromatic capabilities. It's widely used as a finishing or dry hop as a stand-alone variety or part of a blend. The flavor and aroma notes are predominantly citrusy but with undertones of lemongrass and pine needles often evident. Used in styles such as pale ales, IPAs, stouts, blonde ales, and wheat ales. Cascade, Magnum, and Nugget hops are the recommended hops for beginner growers.

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Chinook has a high alpha content of 11-14%. This American dual purpose hop delivers potent, smooth bitterness. The flavor and aroma are pungent, with suggestions of mountain pine and resin (especially as a dry hop) and notes of citrus and fragrant dried herb in the background. Useful in styles such as pale ales, IPAs, and lagers.  Cascade, Magnum, and Nugget hops are the recommended hops for beginner growers.

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Nugget hops are an American bittering hop with a high alpha acid (11.5-14%). Known best for the smooth, clean bitterness it imparts, Nugget can also be put to use as an aroma hop. It is right at home in most American craft styles, especially those for which hop bitterness is a primary component (IPAS). The aroma and flavor are mild and quite sweet with a low-key, herbal/fruit quality: lemon candy, ginger, fresh oregano, and rosemary. Nugget hops are one of the recommended hops for beginner growers.  The other recommended hops for beginners are Cascade and Magnum.

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Cluster has a long history in the United States, dating back to the late 1970s when it was the most widely grown hop variety in the country. While its origins are unclear, there have been theories that it is a result of crossbreeding between imported and native hops.  Cluster is an excellent dual purpose hop and is often used in the reproduction of historical beer styles. Aroma and Flavor profile includes Fruity, Hay, Herbal, Woody. Typical Ranges Alpha Acid: 6 - 9 % Beta Acid: 4 - 6 % Total Oil: .3 - .6 %

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Crystal is a versatile, Oregon-born aroma hop in the Hallertau family.  It brings to the table a spicy, woody, floral goodness with low bitterness. Aroma and Flavor profile includes Woody/Tobacco, Spicy, Floral Typical Ranges Alpha Acid: 4 - 6 % Beta Acid: 5 - 6.7 % Total Oil: 5 - 6.7 %

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Comet is described by the USDA as having a “Wild American aroma that is objectionable to some brewers,” this high-alpha hop was replaced by super-alpha varieties in the 1980s. It has made a comeback thanks to brewers’ newfound appreciation for grassy, grapefruity dankness. Aroma and Flavor profile includes Citrus, Floral, Grassy Typical Ranges Alpha Acid: 9 - 12 % Beta Acid: 3 - 6 % Total Oil: 1.2 - 3.9 ml/100g

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Columbus belongs to the esteemed super high alpha trio CTZ. Along with Cascade and Centennial, it’s also part of the famous Three Cs. Columbus imparts pungent aromas of citrus and woodsy resin. Aroma and Flavor profile includes Citrus, Herbal/Earthy Typical Ranges Alpha Acid: 14.5 - 16.5 % Beta Acid: 4 - 5 % Total Oil: 2 - 3 ml/100g

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Vista (USDA Elite Line 074) is an exciting newer aroma variety from the US public breeding program with initial brewing feedback being highly favorable. Aromas of delicate orange, tangerine, pear and apricot sit up front with sub layers of herbal green tea and grassy notes. Highly recommended for lagers and lighter style beers. Aroma and Flavor profile includes Citrus, Tropical/Fruit, Herbal/Earthy Typical Ranges Alpha Acid: 9 - 12 % Beta Acid: 3.5 - 5.5 % Total Oil: 1.2 - 1.8 ml/100g

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Triumph is from the USDA Hop and Breeding & Genetics Program in Corvallis, Oregon.  It is an aroma variety with slightly higher than normal bittering characteristics. Aroma descriptors range from "hop pink Bazooka Bubblegum" to a "cup of Dole peaches." This hop variety has a wide variety of uses from lagers to pale ales and is an exciting new development from the public hop program. Aroma and Flavor profile includes Stone Fruit, Piney/Resinous, Herbal/Earthy Typical Ranges Alpha Acid: 9 - 12 % Beta Acid: 3 - 5 % Total Oil: 0.8 - 1.8 ml/100g

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Grow your own hops with a rhizome root stock.  Cashmere is a cross between Cascade and Northern Brewer released by Washington State University in 2013. It is a dual-purpose stunner evoking melon, tangerine, and other tropical and spicy notes alongside smooth bitterness. Aroma and Flavor profile includes Fruit, Tropical/Fruit, Spicy Typical Ranges Alpha Acid: 6.9 - 10.1 % Beta Acid: 3.5 - 7.1 % Total Oil: 0.5 - 1.8 ml/100g

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