Cascade

Very successful and well-established American aroma hop developed by Oregon State University's breeding program in 1956 from Fuggle and Serebrianker (a Russian variety), but not released for cultivation until 1972. Gives the distinct citrus/grapefruit aroma to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. One of the "Three Cs" along with Centennial and Columbus. Named for the Cascade Range. alpha 4-6%

Cashmere

This dual purpose hop released by Washington State University in 2013 is a unique cross between the popular Cascade hop and Northern Brewer. It passes along the citrus lemon-lime flavor and aroma of Cascade as well as tropical fruits like coconut, melon and spices. Because of its higher alpha acid and low cohumulone, it adds a smooth bitterness to the brew. Used to brew: Pale Ales & IPAs, Saisons, Wild Ales, American Blonde, American Amber. alpha 6.9-10%

Centennial

American aroma-type variety bred in 1974 and released in 1990. Similar to Cascade and Chinook. One of the "Three Cs" along with Cascade and Columbus. alpha 8-11%

Chinook

American cross between Petham Golding and a USDA-selected male. Slightly spicy and very piney. Produces a good yield of medium to long wing tipped cones. Late harvest with a high alpha and Cascade-like aroma. alpha 12%

Cluster

Cluster has the reputation of being the oldest cultivated hop in the United States having traveled here with the early settlers from Europe and now having a renewed interest by craft brewers and microbreweries. The bitterness is described as smooth and neutral. The must-have hop to recreate traditional American Style Lagers. Excellent storage stability. alpha acid: 5.5-8.5%

Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus (CTZ)

An American aromatic, high-alpha dual purpose hop. Clean bittering and pungent aroma. Along with Cascade and Centennial, Columbus AKA Zeus and Tomahawk is one of the Three C's probably the most commonly used group of hops in the country.

alpha 15%

Comet

Comet's "wild American" aroma characteristic comes from Comet's parentage cross of English Sunshine and a native American hop. The solid grapefruit and citrus aroma has created a new interest in this cultivar as a dual purpose hop for craft brewers, some calling it "Citra's little sister". Used to Brew: American-style lagers or as a dry hop in ales and IPA's. Resistant to verticillium wilt but can be susceptible to downy mildew. alpha 8 - 10.5%

Crystal

Tetraploid Hallertauer Mittelfrueh cross made at the USDA-OSU Experimental Hop Farm in Corvallis Oregon. Pleasant Hallertauer aroma. Verticillium wilt resistant. Matures medium late to late. Vigorous grower. Beer Styles: Pilsners, Other Light Lagers, Light American Ales.

Magnum

A spicy, citrusy, super-high alpha bittering hop from the Pacific Northwest aka Yakima Magnum, bred in 1980 at Huell, the German Hop Research Institute from the American variety Galena and the German male 75/5/3. Resistant to diseases. Used For: All Ales and Lagers. alpha 12-17%

Mt. Hood

Hallertauer hybrid being more vigorous and disease resistant. Frequently used in styles that require only a subtle hop aroma (German/American lagers). Developed in Oregon in 1983. Named for Mount Hood in Oregon. alpha 4-5%

Nugget

Primarily a bittering hop Nugget is often considered a dual-purpose hop with it high alpha content and pleasant herbal spice aroma with a hint of peach and pear. Bred from Brewer's Gold hops and released in 1982 from USDA Hop Research Facility in Corvallis, Oregon, Nugget has become widely popular as a vigorous grower and a high yielding hop. Recommended for trellises and arbors to provide shade and privacy. alpha 11-14%

Triumph

A hop worthy of being in the class of ‘Noble Hops’ with it’s infusion of noble genes, Triumph is a dual purpose hop with higher bittering qualities and distinct fruity flavors and aromas of peach, lime and orange. Some even describe it as “Bazooka Gum” or “Peach Stone”. Released in 2019 by the USDA public breeding program in Corvallis Oregon. Triumph Hops were developed by John Henning a research geneticist there and named after his favorite motorcycle, the Triumph. After years of breeding and testing, crossing East Goldings, Brewer’s Gold, Nugget and Hallertau Mittelfruh hops Henning produced a variety of hop with an exciting blend of flavors and aromas as well as a bittering character that can be used in a wide range of styles and throughout the different stages in brewing. Used to brew: Lagers and Pale Ales. alpha acid: 9-12%

NEW! Vista

This dual purpose hop is the result of an open pollination effort of Dr. John Henning between a Tetropolid Perle hop and an unknown male (how mysterious!).  Floral, pine and citrus aromas dominate with a smooth finish. Growing popularity finds it in IPA, Pales and Lagers. alpha 8-12%.

Willamette

All purpose, moderate yielding, English fuggle hybrid released by the USDA in 1976. Named for the Willamette Valley, an important hop-growing area. It has a character similar to Fuggle, but is more fruity and has some floral notes, mild aroma. alpha 4-6%

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