Pellet Hops

Bred by Select Botanicals Group, Ahtanum® Brand YCR 1 is an aroma-type cultivar used for its aromatic properties and moderate bittering. The hop is named after the location where Charles Carpenter established the first hop farm east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State in 1869. Specifications Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include citrus grapefruit and geranium. Alpha Acid: 3.5 - 6.5% Beta Acid: 4 - 6% Total Oil: 0.5 - 1.7 mL/100g

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Alora™ (HS17701) was derived from the Hopsteiner Breeding program.  It has a unique chemistry where 62% of the total oils fall into the "other" or "unknown" category.  It is very high in Beta Selinene. Aroma Specifications: Peach, yuzu fruit, sweet melon, soft apricot. Bitter Components Alpha-Acid %:  7.0 - 10.0 Beta Acid %: 3.2 - 3.6 Co-Humulone % rel.:  30 - 34 Aroma Components Total Oils (ml/100g):  0.5 - 1.0 Linalool % of total Oil:  0.2 - 0.4

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Fresh from Hopsteiner's breeding program is Altus™ (formerly X07270). Altus™ has massive spicy, dank, and resinous aromas that lend to soft tangerine and herbal, grassy notes. Booming with high alpha and oil content, Altus™ is the perfect dual-purpose flavor-forward bittering hop and has changed the way we typically look at high alpha varieties. From a Mexican Lager all the way up the pike to a triple IPA, Altus™ can repurpose itself in many recipes for those who dare to explore the creative potentials behind this variety. Bitter Components Alpha Acid:    15.0 – 18.5% Beta Acid:       4.0 - 5.2% Co-Humulone: 26 - 29 Aroma Components Total Oils: 3.0 - 4.4 mL/100g Beta-caryophyllene: Humulene: 050 - 0.55 Farnesene % of total oil:  0.10 - 0.30 Linalool% of total oil: 0.9 - 1.2 Linalool: Alpha-Acid:  0.06 - 0.07

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Amarillo® Pellet Hops AROMA PROFILE: FLORAL, CITRUS Discovered and introduced by Virgil Gamache Farms in Washington State, Amarillo® Brand VGXP01 cv. is an aroma variety that has recently become one of the top 10 varieties utilized by the craft beer industry. It features relatively high alpha acids along with extremely high levels of myrcene for citrus and grapefruit flavors. As a result, it is an excellent dual purpose variety. Amarillo demonstrates good resistance to downy and powdery mildew. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, orange, lemon, melon, apricot and peach. Alpha Acid: 7 - 11% Beta Acid: 5.5 - 8% Total Oil: 1 - 2.3 mL/100g AMARILLO® is a trademark owned by Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc.

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An American bittering hop with a high alpha acid (15%-19%). Apollo has aromas of citrus, with an emphasis on orange, and is resiny and spicy. Typically used in American ales, lagers, and IPAs. A close substitute would be CTZ. All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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Formerly known as #483 from the American Dwarf Hop Association, this Washington state hop was named Azacca™ after the Haitian god of agriculture. With an alpha acid percentage ranging from 14-16% it boasts an intense tropical fruit profile, with sustained impressions of apricot and very ripe mango and notes of pears, apples and pine throughout. Excellent aromatic qualities make Azacca a go-to hop for late and dry hop additions in a variety of styles, although its high myrcene fraction has already made it a favorite of IPA brewers.

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LUPULIN PELLETS™ are concentrated pellets made by separating lupulin from the vegetal matter (bract). The resulting product has intensified concentrations of alpha-acids and essential oils typically found in a T90 pellet of the same variety. UK Bitter Gold Pellet Hops A dual purpose hop that was released in 1999.   The lineage goes back to Brewer's Gold, Bullion, Comet, and Fuggle.  Some suggested beer styles are Pale Ale, IPA, ESB, Belgian Ale, and Pilsners. Specifications: Aroma Specification: Pine, grapefruit, floral Alpha-Acid %:  23-26% Total Oils (ml/100g):  2.1-4.1 All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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UK Bitter Gold Pellet Hops A dual purpose hop that was released in 1999.   The lineage goes back to Brewer's Gold, Bullion, Comet, and Fuggle.  Some suggested beer styles are Pale Ale, IPA, ESB, Belgian Ale, and Pilsners. Specifications: Aroma Specifications: Pine, grapefruit, floral Alpha Acids: 12.0 - 15.0% Beta Acids: 4.0 - 6.0% Co-Humulone: 30 - 45% Total Oil: 1.0 - 2.5 mL / 100g All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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An American bittering hop with a high alpha acid (14-17%). With its pleasant fruity and floral characteristics, Bravo is often used in American pale ales. Possible subs include Columbus, Magnum, and Nugget.

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The majority of Brewer's Gold is grown in Germany and is primarily used as a bittering hop.  Alpha acids range from 5-8%. Brewer's Gold has spicy, fruity characteristics with black currant undertones, making it useful in most ales. Aroma Profile:  Currant, spicy, fruity Bitter Components Alpha-Acid %:  5.7 - 7.8 Beta-Acid %:  2.9 - 3.7 Co-Humulone % rel.: 40 - 48 Aroma Components Total Oils (ml/100g): 1.6 - 2.2 Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene: 0.20 Farnesene % of total Oil: 0.00 - 1.00 All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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Exploding with tropical fruit and sweet apple/pear notes, Calypso is an unique hop that delivers on aroma. A great choice for pale ales and IPAs. Specifications: Aroma Profile: pear, apple, tropical fruit, melon Alpha Acid %: 12.0 - 14.0 Beta Acid %: 5.0 - 6.0 Co-Humulone % rel.:  40 - 42 Total Oils (ml/100g):  1.6 - 2.5

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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. Similar varieties include Centennial and CTZ. All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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Origin: United States. Cashmere was developed by Washington State University by crossing Cascade and Northern Brewer. It was first released in 2013. Usage: Cashmere really shines when used for aroma and flavor in hop-forward styles, or where the intensity of its exotic tropical notes will complement sour, fruited, or funky ales. Its respectable alpha content combined with low cohumulone lets it contribute smooth bitterness if used early in the boil. Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Complex and intensely fruity, with strong overtones of lemon, lime, peach, and melon. Secondary notes of coconut, lemongrass, candy, and herbs can show through in whirlpool or dry hop additions. All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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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. Similar varieties include Cascade and Chinook.

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A dual purpose UK hop with an alpha acid of 6.5-8.5%. The flavor and aroma feature mild to moderately intense spice with elements of evergreen and ripe fruit, useful in British style ales and lagers. Similar varieties include East Kent Goldings, Perle, and Styrian Goldings.

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Chinook Pellet Hops AROMA PROFILE: CITRUS, SPICY, PINE  Developed by the USDA breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha bittering variety, Chinook is a cross between Petham Golding and a USDA male. In recent years, it has found favor as a dual purpose hop in the craft brewing community as a result of its spice and pine aroma characteristics.  Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, spice, and pine. Alpha Acid: 11.5 - 15%Beta Acid: 3 - 4%Total Oil: 1 - 2.5 mL/100g All hops are nitrogen flushed when packaged to preserve freshness.

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A dual purpose American hop with a high alpha acid (11-13%). Its character is strongly tropical and lush with a host of fruit flavors including peach, passionfruit, guava, lychee, lime and gooseberry. Because of its distinctive and intense aromatics, Citra® is best in a late addition or dry hop capacity. Used as a single variety or in a blend, Citra® does well in American wheat beers, pale ales, IPAs Belgian-style ales, and has been known to complement Brettanomyces. Similar variety is Chinook. All hop packages are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness. Citra® is a trademark owned by Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C. 

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A dual purpose American hop with an aplha acid percentage ranging from 5.5-8.5%. With balanced bittering and pungent, but not unpleasant, aromatics, Cluster adds to the authenticity of historical recipes as well as throwback American lager styles. Somewhat strong and largely underrated, the flavor and aroma of Cluster are spicy and floral with earthy blackcurrant undertones. Useful in stouts and light or dark lagers. Similar varieties include Chinook, Nugget, and Galena.

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Originally selected by Charles Zimmerman for Hopunion, Inc., Columbus is a descendant of Nugget. It is a high alpha variety and is primarily used for bittering purposes. Columbus is often referred to as CTZ, a trio of similar hops including Tomahawk® and Zeus. Specifications: Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include black pepper, licorice, curry and subtle citrus. Alpha Acid: 14.5 - 17.5% Beta Acid: 4.5 - 6% Total Oil: 2.5 - 4.5mL/100g

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Comet was originally released as a high alpha by the USDA in 1974. Its parentage is English Sunshine and a native American hop giving it a “wild American” characteristic. Specifications: Aroma Specification:  grapefruit, grass, rose, fruity Alpha-Acid %:  8.0-10.5 Beta-Acid %:  3.0-6.0 Total Oils (ml/100g):  1.0-2.0 All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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Hopsteiner, a vertically integrated hop supplier and grower boasts that Contessa is perfect for lagers with it's aromas of floral fields, light pear, soft green tea, and lemongrass. With it's relatively low 3-5% alpha-acid content and 5-7.4% beta-acids, the chemical makeup of Contessa may make it's way into the burgeoning dry-hopped lager trend epitomized by Italian-style Pilsners. LUPULIN PELLETS™ are concentrated pellets made by separating lupulin from the vegetal matter (bract). The resulting product has intensified concentrations of alpha-acids and essential oils typically found in a T90 pellet of the same variety. Alpha Acid:    7 – 9%

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An American aroma hop with a low alpha acid percentage (4-5.5%). An offspring of Hallertau, Crystal has a similarly mild aroma with floral and spice notes. However, the spice notes can be more prominent in Crystal than in Hallertau or other Hallertau offspring, contributing slight cinnamon, nutmeg, or pepper notes. Crystal is both very popular and increasingly popular among craft brewers, who most commonly use it in light American ales and continental style lagers. Similar varieties include Mt. Hood and Liberty. All hops are nitrogen flushed to help preserve freshness.

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Delta is an American bred hop from a cross between the Fuggle and Cascade hops. The result is an increasingly popular brewing ingredient both for a wonderful aroma and substantial bittering characteristics.  A dual purpose hop with an alpha acid range of about 5.5% to 7% lets the Delta hop to be utilized as a bittering agent in brews like ESBs and American IPAs. It provides a distinct spicy aroma with melon and citrus notes.   All hops are nitrogen flushed and sealed to preserve freshness.  

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East Kent Golding (EKG) hops are a traditional English dual purpose hop that is commonly used in the boil kettle and for dry hopping. An essential hop for English style ales. Specifications: Aroma: Smooth and delicate with floral, lavender, spice, honey, earth, lemon and thyme overtones Alpha Acids: 4.0 - 6.0% Beta Acids: 1.9 - 3.0% Co-Humulone: 25 - 30% Total Oil: 0.4 - 0.8 mL / 100g Myrcene: ~25% of total oil Humulene: ~36% of total oil Caryophyllene: ~14.8% of total oil Farnesene: < 1% of total oil

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Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2014, Ekuanot HBC 366 features pronounced aroma characteristics and extremely high oil content. This variety bursts out of the spring soil in vibrant yellow and gradually matures to a deep green color by fall harvest.Aroma: Specific descriptors include bubblegum, citrus, stone fruit, tropical, woody Alpha Acid: 13-15.5% All repackaged hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness. Ekuanot® is a trademark owned by Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C. 

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El Dorado is a unique, dual-purpose hop with exceptional aroma qualities and high alpha acid levels (14-16%). A relatively new variety, its consistent performance eliciting fruity notes, especially tropical fruit flavors, has quickly made El Dorado popular for hop-forward styles or beers with complex flavor profiles. Tasting notes commonly specify aromas of watermelon, pear, candy, or stone fruit. There is often an undertone of citrus, and sometimes an identifiable fresh-cut-grass taste. Similar varieties include Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Rakau. All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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Elani is a newer experimental variety (YQH-1320) with bright citrus and stone fruit aromas. Breeding/Development: Bred by Yakima Quality Hops in Washington, USA, 1320 is an experimental hop that was officially released in October 2021. First discovered as a wild hop, its parentage remains unknown. Brewing Application: Clean, bright, and slightly spicy, 1320 EXP performs well in all IPA styles, both on its own and alongside other hop varieties. Pale Ales, Golden Ales, Wild Ales, Wheat Beers, Fruit Beers, and Saisons all stand to benefit from further explorations with 1320 EXP. Sensory: Layers of citrus give way to notes of pineapple, guava, lime, white peach, and orange zest. Alpha Acid Range %: 9.0 - 11.0 Beta Acid Range %: 6.0 - 7.0 Total Oil mL/100 g: 1.3 - 2.0 Co-Humulone as % of Alpha: 32.3

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Ella™ was created by the HPA breeding program in Australia and commercialized in 2011.  It's ancestry is a cross pollination of high alpha Australian and Spalt hops. Ella™ can be dialed back for subtle notes of floral and spice that work well in a variety of lagers, or let loose for a big tropical flavor that is perfect for highly hopped styles of beer.   Ella™ imparts a strong floral flavor with a deliciously spicy finish.  Recommended for lagers, pale ales, pilsners, and sour beers.   ACID & OIL COMPOSITION BREAKDOWN Alpha Acid: 13.4 – 19.2% Beta Acid: 5.2 – 7.5% Co-Humulone: 33.0 - 40.0 Total Oils: 1.2 – 2.3mL/100g Data Sheet

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LUPULIN PELLETS™ are concentrated pellets made by separating lupulin from the vegetal matter (bract). The resulting product has intensified concentrations of alpha-acids and essential oils typically found in a T90 pellet of the same variety. Complex in nature, Eureka is dank and resinous with fruity notes ranging all the way from tropical-citrus to dark stone fruit. Eureka rounds out blends and truly shines as a late hop addition. A variety for the "classic hop head," Eureka is one you won’t want to miss! Specifications: Aroma Specification:  black currant, dark fruits, strong herbal notes, pine tree Alpha-Acid %:  23-26% Total Oils (ml/100g):  2.1-4.1 All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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Complex in nature, Eureka is dank and resinous with fruity notes ranging all the way from tropical-citrus to dark stone fruit. Eureka rounds out blends and truly shines as a late hop addition. A variety for the "classic hop head," Eureka is one you won’t want to miss! Specifications: Aroma Specification:  black currant, dark fruits, strong herbal notes, pine tree Alpha-Acid %:  17-19% Beta-Acid %:  4.5-6% Total Oils (ml/100g):  2.5-4.4 All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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Breeding/Development: After multiple rounds of brewing trials at the Rahr Technical Center, it was added to the BSG Hop Solutions portfolio in 2021. Sensory: Evergreen™ announces its presence with strong suggestions of fresh peach and apricot, bright citrus (lemon candy, orange zest, tangerine), and watermelon candy. Green notes of fresh hay and pine needles round out a classic American craft beer hop profile. Secondary and tertiary notes include menthol, dank, geranium, herbs (basil, dill, thyme), cannabis, and green tea.  Brewing Application: Aroma, whirlpool, and dry-hop additions during or after fermentation. Ideal for strongly hoppy craft lager styles like IPL, but also at home in west coast IPA, pale ale, American black ale, and barley wine.    Specifications: Alpha Acid Range %: 7.0-7.5% Beta Acid Range%: 4.3-4.5% Co-Humulone as % of Alpha: n/a Total Oil mL/100 g:  1.2

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HS17704 is an experimental hop variety created by Hop Breeding Company, LLC. These hops were developed through a rigorous breeding process and selected for their unique aroma and flavor characteristics. HS17704 is described as having a strong and complex aroma profile that includes notes of black currant, passion fruit, papaya, citron. Interesting chemical traits - high pinene, limonene, and geraniol with a flavor profile driven by 4MMP 3MH thiol content. Origin: AmericanFlavours: Black currant, passion fruit, papaya, citronAlpha Acid: 9.5 – 11.5 %Beta Acid: 3.0 - 3.6%Co-Humulone: 28 - 32Total Oils: 2.0 - 2.5 ml/100g

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An experimental hop from Hopsteiner that is high alpha with an interestingly complex aroma profile.  It provides notes of cocoa, tropical fruit, passion fruit, stone fruit, and caramel. Specifications: Aroma Specifications: Cocoa, tropical fruit, passion frit, stone fruit, caramel Alpha Acids: 14 - 15.0% Beta Acids: Co-Humulone: Total Oil (ml / 100g): All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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An experimental hop from Hopsteiner that is 75% Cascade in origin.  It is an aroma-type hop that delivers bright, punchy grapefruit, tropical fruit, and a berry note. Specifications: Aroma Specifications: Grapefruit, tropical fruit, berry, herbal Alpha Acids: 3.9 - 7.0% Beta Acids: 4.5 - 7.0% Co-Humulone: 29 - 32% Total Oil: 2.0 - 2.6 mL / 100g All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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An experimental hop from Hopsteiner that is Bravo, Serebrianka, and Wye Target in origin.  It is an high alpha-acid hop that delivers a profile of citrus, pine, and tropical fruits. Specifications: Aroma Specifications: Orange, citrus, pine, mint, tropical fruits Alpha Acids: 15.0 - 18.0% Beta Acids: 5.0 - 7.0% Co-Humulone: 20 - 25% Total Oil: 4.0 - 4.2 mL / 100g All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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An experimental hop from Hopsteiner that is Cascade and Wye Target in origin.  It is an aroma-type hop that delivers a profile of floral, tropical, peach, citrus, and strawberry. Specifications: Aroma Specifications: Floral, Tropical, Peach, Citrus, Strawberry Alpha Acids: 3.0 - 5.5% Beta Acids: 4.0 - 5.0% Co-Humulone: 21 - 24% Total Oil: 0.8 - 2.0 mL / 100g All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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