Hops Table
(NOTE: “noble” denotes low-acid, high aroma qualities)
| Hop Name | Origin | Alpha Acids % | Beta Acid % | Notes | Usage |
| Admiral | UK | 13-16% | 5.60% – H | Good high alpha acid hop used mainly as a replacement for Target. Not as harsh as Target with a more pleasing hoppy aroma. | Bittering |
| Ahtanum | U.S. | 5-7% | 5.25% – H | Very distinctive hop from the US. Has good aromatic properties and moderate bittering quality. Has a Cascade like quality. | Aroma/Bittering |
| Amarillo Gold | U.S. | 8-11% | 6% – H | High alpha hop with a similar floral like quality as Cascade. | Bittering/Aroma |
| Bramling Cross | UK | 5-7% | 3% – ML | Very distinctive character that has notes of blackcurrant and spicy citrus. Has very good potential for cask conditioned beers and dry hopping. | Aroma |
| Brewer’s Gold | Germany | 5-8% | 3.70% – M | Produces a balanced bitterness and is used in traditional lagers and also found a place in some seasonal ales. | Bittering |
| Cascade | US | 4-6% | 6% – H | An easily recognizable grapefruit character. It has become very popular because of the floral character it seems to impart to any beer, dark or pale | Aroma/Bittering |
| Centennial | US | 8-10% | 4% – M | A floral, clean and citrus aroma often said to liken it to Cascade. Higher alpha then Cascade gives it better bittering qualities | Bittering |
| Challenger | UK | 5-9% | 4% – M | Good well rounded hop that lends itself to British Ales. Good for both aroma and bittering and added later in the boil gives a fruity crisp character | Aroma/Bittering |
| Chinook | US | 11-14% | 3.60% – M | A high alpha hop that provides strong grapefruit character to the finished beer. Used often in stouts and porters because of the prominent spicy character | Bittering |
| Cluster | US | 6-8% | 4.80% – M | Gives good depth to the finished beer. Has a sharp character but also deep fruity qualities | Aroma |
| Columbus (Tomahawk) | US | 14-17% | 5% – M | Newer high alpha variety of hop and primarily used as a bittering hop because of this. Has been used as a late addition and is very aromatic. | Bittering |
| Crystal | US | 3-5% | 5.20% – M | Very clean Hallertau character. Delicate and used often in lagers | Aroma |
| First Gold | UK | 6-8% | 3.50% – ML | Used both as a bittering hop and as a late or dry hop. Retains many of the qualities of the Goldings varieties but also an added minty and citrus note | Bittering/Aroma |
| Fuggle (pseudo noble) |
UK | 3-6% | 2% – L | A delicate, minty, grassy aroma present in many traditional English ales. Often paired with Goldings | Aroma/Bittering |
| Galena | US | 10-14% | 7.50% – VH | General bittering hops used in many American beers. Clean, strong bitterness and fruity aroma | Bittering |
| Goldings, East Kent (pseudo noble) |
UK | 4-7% | 3.50% – ML | Traditional English aroma variety hops with a long history of being used in English brewing. Used for is delicate, smooth qualities | Aroma |
| Green Bullet | New Zealand | 11-15% | 7% – VH | Distinctive floral and raisin character hop. Excellent aroma and bittering qualities. Used to good effect in Australia and NZ award winning beers. | Bittering/Aroma |
| Hallertauer Hersbrucker (noble) |
German | 2-5% | 6% – H | Delicate aroma hop used in wide range of lagers and light ales. Produces a floral, mild and pleasant aroma. | Aroma |
| Hallertauer Mittelfrueh (noble) |
Germany | 4-6% | 4.60% – M | Used in similar styles to Hersbrucker. With similar aroma qualities | Aroma |
| Hallertauer, New Zealand | New Zealand | 7-11% | 3% – ML | Bred from the classic Hallertauer Mittelfruer. Floral and Vanilla flavor goes well in lighter beers | Bittering/Aroma |
| Horizon | US | 10-17% | 7.50% – VH | Good bittering hop that provide a subtle, clean finish | Bittering |
| Liberty | US | 4-6% | 3.50% – ML | Bred from the Hallertau type hops and has a subtle spicy finish but also has an added citrus note. As with Halletau used frequently in lagers | Aroma |
| Mt. Hood | US | 3-6% | 6.30% – H | Bred as a substitute for Hallertauer Mittlefrueh in the US. Flavor attributes have been noted as mild, herbal with a clean character | Aroma |
| Northdown | UK | 6-10% | 5.50% – H | Excellent dual hop that has both good bittering and aroma properties. It has a crisp fruit and some say straw quality and is similar to Challenger but richer. | Bittering/Aroma |
| Northern Brewer | Germany | 6-10% | 4% – M | Also called Hallertauer Northern Brewer. It is a good bittering hop and is used notably in Anchor Steam and in Old Peculiar | Bittering/Aroma |
| Nugget | US | 11-13% | 5% – M | A strong bittering hop from the US that has an herbal spiciness that some say make it a good aroma hop also. | Bittering |
| Pacific Gem | New Zealand | 13-18% | 8.20% – VH | High alpha bittering hop that has fruity qualities like that of blackberries. It also has hints of wood that give an oaky feel to the beer. | Bittering |
| Pearle | Germany | 6-12% | 4.75% – M | A German hop that has similar character to Mittlefruh albeit with high alpha acids. It has a pleasant aroma and minty qualities | Aroma/Bittering |
| Phoenix | UK | 9-13% | 4.60% – M | Good substitute for other bittering hops but disappointing aroma profile. | Bittering |
| Pilgrim | UK | 9-13% | 4.70% – M | New variety from Wye College in 2001. Bred as a dual purpose hop or a replacement for high alpha hops | Bittering |
| Pioneer | UK | 8-10% | 3.75% – M | Unusual but pleasant citrus like qualities that give good aroma to the finished beer | Bittering/Aroma |
| Pride of Ringwood | Australia | 7-11% | 5.75% – H | General purpose bittering hops for Australian beers notable beers include Fosters. It has a distinct citrus aroma. | Bittering |
| Progress | UK | 4-7% | 2.10% – L | Similar hop to Fuggle but with a sweeter flavor and softer bitterness character. Good potential for both bitterness and aroma | Aroma |
| Saaz (noble) |
Czech Republic | 3-6% | 3.50% – ML | Regarded as the only hop for brewing Pilsner. Used most commonly in European lagers. Provides a mild and almost earthy flavor. | Aroma |
| Santiam | US | 5-7% | 7% – VH | Considered an excellent aroma hop that has similar character to Tettnanger | Aroma |
| Spalt Select (noble) |
German | 3-6% | 3.50% – ML | Bred from Hallertauer Mittelfrueh and Spalt in Germany. Provides classic lager style aroma to the beer | Aroma |
| Simcoe | US | 12-14% | 4.50% – M | High alpha bittering hops with good citrus aroma characteristics. | Bittering |
| Sterling | US | 5-9% | 5% – M | Flavor is a cross between Saaz and Mt Hood. Good aroma hop that has a noble type spicy flavor. | Both |
| Styrian Goldings | Slovenia | 3-6% | 2.90% – L | Well known variety of hop that is similar to Fuggle in many ways but also with some unique characteristics. Has a perfume like quality that is good for lighter colored beers. | Aroma |
| Target | UK | 8-13% | 5% – M | High alpha variety that has similar qualities to Admiral but is slightly more harsh and not ideal for aroma purposes | Bittering |
| Tettnanger (noble) |
Germany | 3-6% | 4% – M | Excellent traditional aroma hop that is prized in German lagers and wheat beers. | Aroma |
| Vanguard | US | 4-6% | 6% – H | Bred from Hallertauer Mittelfrueh and used as an aroma hop. Said to have a herbal quality | Aroma |
| Warrior | US | 15-17% | 4-6% – M | High alpha hop from Yakima Chief Ranches. Good bittering potential and has citrus like qualities | Bittering |
| Williamette | US | 3-6% | 3-4.5% – ML | Delicate dark fruity flavors and grassy quality that make it similar to Fuggles. Excellent as an aroma hop and widely used as a replacement to Fuggle in America | Aroma |