The Hop Market

Columbus, or CTZ (Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus), is a high alpha varietal with a neutral bitterness and intense aroma. A true dual-purpose hop that works very well for bittering, but shines just as easily as a late addition. CTZ hops have an earthy, spicy character that is great for bittering. But when used as an aroma addition, you'll find more floral and citrus notes come out that can be very pungent. Columbus is a perfect choice for IPAs, Pales, Imperial Ales, Hazys, Stouts, and Lagers. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 14.0 – 16.0% Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.5% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2.55 – 4 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 30 – 35% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.5 – 2.0 Similar Hop Varieties: Chinook, Nugget, Millennium

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El Dorado hops are utilizied for their high alpha bittering characteristics and are best known for a sweet, candy-like aroma. Strong bittering and aromatic notes of cherry and mango compliment everything from IPAs to Pale Ales and Wheats. Grown in the Moxee Valley, a sub region of Yakima Valley, Washington. Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 14.0 – 16.0% Beta Acids: 7.0 – 8.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.75 - 2.28 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 30% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 2.5 – 2.8 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): NA% Similar Hop Varieties:NA

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German Perle is generally seen as an aroma hop with citrus and spicy notes. It has characteristics similar to Hallertau Mittlefruh but with a higher alpha acid. This varietal was first bred in 1978 at a research institute in Hull, Germany. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 6 - 9% Beta Acids: 3 - 4.5% Alpha-Beta Ratio:  Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 28-31% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.8 - 2 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): N/A Similar Hop Varieties: N/A

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Sometimes called Hallertau Hersbrucker as the Hersbruck region is right next to the Hallertau region and Hersbrucker is grown in both regions. A hop that represents a large acreage in Germany and what has essetially replaced traditional Hallertauer hops as they were more susceptible to disease. Hersbrucker gives you classic noble type German hop flavor. Expect spice, fruit and floral characteristics. Often used as an aroma hop, Hersbrucker has a low alpha acid percentage but generous oil content. Great for Lagers, Pilsners, Bocks, Belgian Ales, Kolsch, Munich Helles, and Lambics. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.0% Beta Acids: 2.5 – 6.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.41 - 0.88 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 18 – 25% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.5 – 0.9 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 55 – 65% Similar Hop Varieties: Mt. Hood

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Nugget hops were originally used just for bittering, but has now been widely accepted as a dual-purpose ingredient. High oil levels let Nugget hops' aromatic properties of mild spice and herbs with peach and pear shine through. Low Cohumulone levels may contribute to its smooth bitterness. A versatile hop you could use in an IPA, Barley Wine, ESB, and more.. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 12 – 14.5% Beta Acids: 4.0 – 6.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2 – 3.63 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 22 – 26% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.8 – 2.2 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 76% Similar Hop Varieties: Columbus, Magnum, Galena

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We think Strata is the next amazing aroma hop. Our hop buyer Marcus was super high on this hop from the first sniff. Then Vito did hop selection in 2019 and came back raving about this hop. Now that we have had it in several commercial beers, everyone at MoreBeer! is loving it. One of the first commercial beers that made us go "wow" was Stratadust from Barebottle brewery in San Francisco. Another was New School Kicks from the Imperiale Beer Project. We've all had a million Citra® and Mosaic® beers the last couple of years and while those hops are amazing, and we'll drink them any day of the week, we are ready for something new and we think Strata will be in the same echelon. At its core Stata is an IPA/Session-IPA/Pale Ale hop with many layers of different fruit flavors, dried and fresh, anchored with a dried chili-cannabis-funk. Yeah, take that in. The grower, Indie Hops, says Strata does not have any diesel, machine oil, or catty ‘baggage’. Since we are not huge on machine oil in our beer, that is a bonus. Late hot side additions bring out layers of rounded-tropical plus bright-fresh fruit flavors; dry hopping yields more grapefruit and cannabis. We think the tropical fruit that we all kind of love, along with other interesting complexities, is what makes this hop shine. We also dig that this amazing hop is coming out of Oregon from a hop company appropriately named Indie Hops. When hops were in short supply some hop growers in Yakima, the old school hop epicenter, shunned us. They would only sell direct to breweries or in their own packaging where they could make full markup. We met Indie Hop Growers 10 years ago and these guys are laid back, super cool, and always supported MoreBeer! Indie started a hop breeding program with Oregon State to develop killer new aroma hops outside of Yakima and Strata is their first home run. So perhaps we could be biased but we think the hops smells for itself. Leave a review and let us know what you think.   Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 11.0 – 12.5% Beta Acids: 5 – 6.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.8 – 2.5 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 21% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 2.3 – 3.5  

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Wai-iti® Hops – A Burst of Bright Citrus & Stone Fruit Wai-iti® hops deliver a vibrant, juicy flavor profile packed with luscious peach, apricot, and ripe citrus notes. With a low alpha acid content and smooth bitterness, this New Zealand variety shines in late additions and dry hopping, bringing bright lime zest and sweet fruit aromas to the forefront. Perfect for sessionable pale ales, hazy IPAs, and aromatic lagers, Wai-iti® offers a refreshing, delicate complexity that enhances both hop-forward and subtly nuanced brews. Looking for a soft, tropical twist? Wai-iti® is your go-to for crisp, flavorful balance.   A MoreBeer! Exclusive (or near exclusive!).  We loved this hop so much we bought almost all of the Wai-iti hops that were available in the U.S.. Available at a really great price when compared to other NZ hops.  Ballast Point made a Sculpin® Double IPA cask version with Wai iti hops that was incredible. 

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Chinook hops are a very distinctive dual-purpose hop used in Ales for both bittering and flavor/aroma. Chinook hops are commonly used in West Coast style IPAs. Distinct, medium intensity spice and pine characteristics with subtle notes of grapefruit. Some consider the bittering quality of this hop to be a bit rough because it has a lingering quality. On the other hand, some brewers can't get enough! The flavor/aroma is spicy and unique, with a huge following of loyal fans. Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.0% Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 3.0 – 4.67 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 29 – 34% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.5 – 2.5 Similar Hop Varieties: Northern Brewer, Columbus, Nugget

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German Huell Melon or Hüll Melon, is a relatively new hop varietal developed by the Hop Research Institute in Hüll.  This hop has very distinct flavors of honeydew melon and strawberry.  Many people find the aromas associated with this hop to be entirely unique to the lupulin family. Hüll Melon has quickly become one of Germany's most popular hops and is rapidly taking over noble-hop acreage. Due to it's unique flavor profile, feel free to toss this into whatever you see fit. Many craftbrewers are making single hop pale ales and IPAs with it, but the possibilities are endless.   Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 6.9 – 7.5% Beta Acids: 7.3 – 7.9% Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 25 – 30% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.7 – 0.9

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These hops are far out, man! Named after Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Frank Zappa, this neomexicanus breed was first found in the mountains of New Mexico and later developed by CLS Farms. As wild and free as the music Frank composed, Zappa™ hops are tough to nail down with any singular description. Tropical fruit, pine, and citrus first come to mind, but descriptors such as passionfruit, mint, fresh, purple, savory, impulsive, and fruity pebbles have also been used in an attempt to capture the essence of Zappa™. Use for aroma, whirlpool, and dry hopping additions. Highly recommended for fruit-forward styles like hazy or milkshake IPAs, as well as fruited sours, pale ales, and wild or mixed-fermentation beers.   Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 6-8% Beta Acids: 8-9% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.6 - 1.0 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 40-45% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.8 - 2.5%     Zappa™ is a  trademark owned by  The Trustees of the Zappa Family Trust Administrative Trust Zappa  

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