List of hop varieties
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Hops
Hops are the female flower clusters , of a hop species, Humulus lupulus. They are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, to which they impart a bitter, tangy flavor, though hops are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine...
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Ahtanum
Ahtanum is an aroma/flavoring hop variety that is similar to Willamette in combination with Cascade or Amarillo. It has a citrus and floral character much like Cascade with the addition of some resiney or earth notes. Grapefruit quality is more forward in than in Cascade as well. Alpha acids are lower than Cascade at 4% to 6.5% Alpha acidAlpha acid
Alpha acids are a class of compounds primarily of importance to the production of beer. They are found in the resin glands of the flowers of the hop plant and are the source of hop bitterness. Alpha acids may be isomerized to form iso-alpha acids by the application of heat in solution...
units (AAU), making Ahtanum a good choice for a flavor addition when you do not want to impart quite the bitterness of Cascade or Amarillo. A recent taste-test comparison between Ahtanum and Willamette has described some similarity between the varieties.
Amarillo
Popular American mid-range alpha variety developed by Virgil Gamache Farms in late 20th century. Also known as VGX001, its strain number.Apollo
Characterized by its exceptional high percentage of alpha acids, excellent storage stability of alpha acids, low CoH value for an alpha variety, and resistance to hop powdery mildewPowdery mildew
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants. Powdery mildew diseases are caused by many different species of fungi in the order Erysiphales. It is one of the easier diseases to spot, as its symptoms are quite distinctive. Infected plants display white powdery spots on the...
strains found in Washington. The new variety was cultivated as a result of a cross in 2000 at Golden Gate Roza Hop Ranches in Prosser, Washington
Prosser, Washington
Prosser is a city in and the county seat of Benton County, Washington, United States, along the Yakima River with only one zip code 99350. The population was 5,714 at the 2010 census.-History:...
, and has been asexually reproduced there.
Cascade
Very successful and well-established American aroma hop developed by Oregon State UniversityOregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
's breeding program in 1956 from Fuggle and Serebrianker (a Russia
Russia
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n 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
Cascade Range
The Cascade Range is a major mountain range of western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. It includes both non-volcanic mountains, such as the North Cascades, and the notable volcanoes known as the High Cascades...
. Substitutes: Centennial and Columbus (but they have much more AA).
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. Centennial is often referred to as a 'Super Cascade', since it has a strong citrus aroma.Chinook
American cross between Petham Golding and a USDA-selected male. Slightly spicy and very piney. Substitutes for bittering: Eroica, Galena, Nugget. Substitutes for aroma and flavor: Southern Cross, Sticklebract.Citra
Citra is a dual-purpose hop released in 2007 by the Hop Breeding Company. It is a cross of Hallertauer Mittelfruh, U.S. Tettnanger, East Kent Golding, Bavarian, Brewers Gold, and other unknown hops. Citra has a citrus aroma and flavor, with a heavy aroma of tropical fruits (guava, mango, tropical fruit.) It's typically used as an aroma hop, but due to it's high alpha % and low cohumulone content, it makes an excellent bittering hop as well.Cluster
Originated from mass selection of the Cluster hop, which is an old American cultivar. It is suggested that they arose from hybridization of varieties, imported by Dutch and English settlers and indigenous male hops. Also known as Golden Cluster, used as the sole bittering hop in the iconic QueenslandQueensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
beer XXXX Gold and XXXX Bitter
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XXXX is a brand of Australian beer brewed in Milton, Brisbane by Queensland brewers, Castlemaine Perkins. It enjoys wide popularity in the state of Queensland, where it is commonly found on-tap in pubs and bars....
. Can give a black currant aroma/flavor. Substitutes: Brewer's Gold.
Columbus
A high yielding, high alpha acid American bittering hop. Also known by the trade name Tomahawk. One of the "Three Cs" along with Cascade and Centennial. Like the others it is citrusy and slightly woody. Columbus has a very high amount of total oils, and can impart a 'resiny' quality to a beer. Substitutes for bittering: Nugget, Chinook. Substitutes for aroma and flavor: Cascade, Centennial.Crystal
An American triploid variety developed in 1993 from Hallertau, Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. It is spicier than Hallertau (cinnamonCinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods...
, black pepper
Black pepper
Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed...
, and nutmeg
Nutmeg
The nutmeg tree is any of several species of trees in genus Myristica. The most important commercial species is Myristica fragrans, an evergreen tree indigenous to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas of Indonesia...
). Substitutes: any Hallertau variety, Mount Hood, Liberty.
Eroica
A strongly flavored bittering hop used in wheat beers. Substitutes: Galena, Nugget, Olympic.Galena
American bittering hop developed from Brewer's Gold by open pollinationOpen pollination
Open pollination is pollination by insects, birds, wind, or other natural mechanisms, and contrasts with cleistogamy, closed pollination, which is one of the many types of self pollination...
in Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
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Horizon
American high alpha cross made in OregonOregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
in 1970. Horizon and Nugget share a common parent (#65009).
Liberty
American cross between Hallertauer Mittlefrüh and downy mildewDowny mildew
Downy mildew refers to any of several types of oomycete microbes that are obligate parasites of plants. Downy mildews exclusively belong to Peronosporaceae. In commercial agriculture, they are a particular problem for growers of crucifers, grapes and vegetables that grow on vines...
resistant male, developed in 1983. Spicy (cinnamon), resiny, and slightly sweet. Recommended for German/American lagers. Substitutes: Mount Hood, Hallertau, Crystal.
Mount Hood
Soft American variety developed from Hallertau. Frequently used in styles that require only a subtle hop aroma (German/American lagers). Named for Mount HoodMount Hood
Mount Hood, called Wy'east by the Multnomah tribe, is a stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of northern Oregon. It was formed by a subduction zone and rests in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States...
in Oregon. Substitutes: Liberty, Hallertau, Crystal.
Mount Rainier
Originally cultivated in Oregon. Mount Rainier has a complex parentage, including Hallertau, Galena, Fuggles and other hops, and exhibits some noble hop characteristics, but is higher in alpha acid. The aroma is reminiscent of licorice with a hint of citrus.Nugget
Floral, resiny aroma and flavor. Primarily a bittering hop. Substitutes: Galena, Olympic.Palisade
Fairly recent American cultivar released by Yakima Chief Ranches. Palisade is a cross of Tettnager and open pollination resulting in a moderate alpha hop.San Juan Ruby Red
Discovered growing wild in the San Juan MountainsSan Juan Mountains
The San Juan Mountains are a high and rugged mountain range in the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado. The area is highly mineralized and figured in the gold and silver mining industry of early Colorado. Major towns, all old mining camps, include Creede, Lake City, Silverton, Ouray, and...
of Colorado. Open pollinated hops. Aroma is fruity and slightly sweet. A newly developed American aroma hop that contains noble hop characteristics.
Santiam
American floral aroma hop with mid-range alpha acid. Pedigree includes Tettnang (mother), Hallertau Mittelfrüh (grandmother) and Cascade (great grandmother). Named for the Santiam RiverSantiam River
The Santiam River is a tributary of the Willamette River, about long, in western Oregon in the United States. Through its two principal tributaries, the North Santiam and the South Santiam rivers, it drains a large area of the Cascade Range at the eastern side of the Willamette Valley east of...
in Oregon.
Simcoe
Simcoe is a recent American cultivar released by Yakima Chief Ranches in 2000. It has a very distinct aroma of citrus, grapefruit, and pine. While Simcoe is a very popular aroma hop, it's high alpha acid % and low cohumulone content make it a great bittering hop as well.Sterling
American floral hop released in 1998. A cross between Saaz and Mount Hood in character but easier to grow.Summit
Currently the highest alpha acid hop. Useful for barleywines, stouts and IPAs. Alpha acid 17-19%.Ultra
A triploid aroma-type cultivar, originated in 1983 from a cross between the colchicine-induced tetraploid Hallertau mf (USDA 21397) and the diploid Saazer-derived male genotype (USDA 21237m). Ultra is the half-sister to Mount Hood, Liberty and Crystal. Its genetic composition is 4/6 Hallertau mf, 1/6 Saazer, and 1/6 unknown. This cultivar was released for commercial production in March, 1995. It has a peppery, spicy aroma similar to Saaz. Substitutes: Crystal, Saaz, Tettnanger.Warrior
New American bittering hop, popular with growers and brewers. Warrior is known for it's very high alpha acid %, and it's relatively clean bittering characteristics.Willamette
Popular American development in 1976 of the English Fuggle. Named for the Willamette ValleyWillamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is the most populated region in the state of Oregon of the United States. Located in the state's northwest, the region is surrounded by tall mountain ranges to the east, west and south and the valley's floor is broad, flat and fertile because of Ice Age conditions...
, an important hop-growing area. It has a character similar to Fuggle, but is more fruity and has some floral notes. Used in British and American ales. A recent taste-test comparison between Ahtanum and Willamette has described some similarity between the varieties.
Admiral
An English bittering hop used in some English ales. Substitutes: Target, Northdown, Challenger.Brewer's Gold
British bittering hop developed in 1919. Both Brewer's Gold and Bullion are seedlings of BB1 (found wild in ManitobaManitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
). Many modern high alpha hops were developed from Brewer's Gold. Has a resiny, spicy aroma/flavor with hints of black currant. Substitutions: Northdown.
Bullion
Bittering hop. One of the earliest high alpha hops in the world. Raised in 1919 in England from a wild Manitoban female crossed with an English male hop. Mainly bittering StoutStout
Stout is a dark beer made using roasted malt or barley, hops, water and yeast. Stouts were traditionally the generic term for the strongest or stoutest porters, typically 7% or 8%, produced by a brewery....
s and Dark ales. This hop has a resiny/earthy aroma/flavor and can be a bit rough. Substitutions: Northern Brewer and Galena.
Challenger
English hop. Introduced in 1972. Very popular dual-purpose hop in English ales. Used in many traditional English Bitters. When used for bittering, Challenger can impart a pleasant and complex marmalade/toffee/citrus flavour, which enhances strong ales. Substitutes: East Kent Goldings, Phoenix, Styrian Goldings, British Columbian Goldings.First Gold
English dwarf hop. A cross-pollination of Whitbread Golding variety and a dwarf male. Substitutes: A mix of East Kent Goldings and Crystal (for the cinnamon).Fuggles
Main English hop developed in the late 19th century. Earthier and less sweet than Kent Goldings. Substitutes: Willamette.Goldings
The traditional and very popular English aroma hop. Developed prior to 1790. Widely cultivated. Called East Kent Goldings if grown in East KentEast Kent
East Kent and West Kent are one-time traditional subdivisions of the English county of Kent, kept alive by the Association of the Men of Kent and Kentish Men: an organisation formed in 1913...
, Kent Goldings if grown in mid-Kent, and Goldings if grown elsewhere. Tend to have a smooth, sweet flavor. Most types of Goldings will work in place of another (Whitbread Golding Variety for East Kent Goldings, e.g.). Note that Styrian Goldings are not of this family, rather are identical to Fuggles.
Northdown
Dual purpose hop in England developed in 1970s. Relative of Challenger and Target. Very resiny. Substitutes: Phoenix or blend of Goldings and Brewers Gold.Northern Brewer
Developed in England in 1934 from a cross between a Canterbury Golding female plant and the male plant OB21. Grown in Europe and America as a dual-purpose hop, but mainly used for bittering in combination with other hops. Woody/earthy/fruity aroma and flavor. Substitutes: Hallertau, Pride of Ringwood, Bullion.Phoenix
Dual-purpose English hop, mild aroma and slightly spicy flavor. Substitutes: Challenger.Pilot
Previously known as S24 (nicknamed Ros) this UK hedgerow variety was officially named as 'Pilot' in May 2002 by Charles Faram & Co Ltd. The variety is wilt resistant, has good aroma and alpha properties and yields well.Progress
Higher alpha English hop developed in the 1960s as a replacement for Fuggles. Often used with Goldings.Target
English mid-to-high alpha hop bred from Kent Goldings. Used in Wylam ale. Substitutes: Fuggle, Willamette.Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Bred in England in 1911 from open pollination of Bates Brewer, named after the brewery that owned the land, not a true golding. Not dissimilar to Golding but more robust with distinguishing sweet fruity note.Hallertau
Hallertauer Mittelfrüh. The original German lager hop; named after HallertauHallertau
The Hallertau or Holledau is an area in Bavaria, Germany. At 178 km², it is listed as the largest continuous hop-planting area in the world...
or Holledau region in central Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
. Due to susceptibility to crop disease, it was largely replaced by Hersbruck
Hersbruck
Hersbruck is a small town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, belonging to the district Nürnberger Land. Famous for the late-gothic artwork of the Hersbruck altar, the "Hirtenmuseum" and the beautiful landscape of the "Hersbrucker Schweiz".-History:...
er in the 1970s and 1980s. Substitutes: Mount Hood, Liberty.
Hersbrucker
Noble hop used in German pale lagers. Substitutes: Hallertau, Mount Hood, Liberty, Spalt.Saaz
Named after the city of Saaz (now ŽatecŽatec
Žatec is an old town in the Czech Republic, in Louny District, Ústí nad Labem Region. It has a population of 19,813 .The earliest historical reference to Sacz is in the Latin chronicle of Thietmar of Merseburg of 1004. During the 11th century it belonged to the Vršovci - a powerful Czech...
) in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. Noble hop used extensively to flavor pale Czech lagers such as Pilsner Urquell
Pilsner Urquell
Plzeňský Prazdroj , known better by its German name Pilsner Urquell , is a bottom-fermented beer produced since 1842 in Pilsen, part of today's Czech Republic. Pilsner Urquell was the first pilsner beer in the world...
. Cinnamon-spicy, earthy. Substitutes: Tettnanger, Ultra, Crystal.
Tettnang
Noble German dual use hop used in European pale lagers and wheat beers, sometimes with Hallertau. Comes from TettnangTettnang
Tettnang is a town in the Bodensee district in southern Baden-Württemberg in a region of Germany known as Swabia.It lies 7 kilometers from Lake Constance. The region produces significant quantities of hops, an ingredient of beer, and ships them to breweries throughout the world.-History:Tettinang...
, a small town in southern Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg is one of the 16 states of Germany. Baden-Württemberg is in the southwestern part of the country to the east of the Upper Rhine, and is the third largest in both area and population of Germany's sixteen states, with an area of and 10.7 million inhabitants...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The region produces significant quantities of hops, and ships them to breweries throughout the world. Substitutes: Saaz, Crystal.
Spalt
Traditional German noble hop from the Spalter region south of NurembergNuremberg
Nuremberg[p] is a city in the German state of Bavaria, in the administrative region of Middle Franconia. Situated on the Pegnitz river and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal, it is located about north of Munich and is Franconia's largest city. The population is 505,664...
. Woody. Substitutes: Hallertau varieties.
Feux-Coeur Francais
A rare Australian hop variety that has its genetic roots in the Burgundy region of FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It has been specially adapted to grow in the cool climate of Victoria (Australia)
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
. It was first harvested in 2010 and is ideal for use in a Randall device as invented by Dogfish Head Brewery
Dogfish Head Brewery
Dogfish Head Brewery is a brewing company based in Milton, Delaware founded by Sam Calagione. It opened in 1995 and produces 75,000 barrels of beer annually. Dogfish Head has been a rapidly growing brewery - it grew nearly 400% in between 2003 and 2006...
. The alpha values on this young variety come in between 12 and 16.
Galaxy
Australian high alpha dual purpose triploid cultivar with a marked and unique hop aroma, described as a combination of citrus and passionfruit. Bred in 1994 by Hop Products Australia by crossing a female tetraploid (J78) with a male derived from Perle.Green Bullet
Kiwi hop that is a very clean, high alpha acid, bittering hop. Known to be a brew house work horse. Used for bittering lagers and works well with noble hops.Motueka
New variety NZ Hop, this hop was bred by crossing a New Zealand breeding selection (2/3) with Saazer parentage (1/3). Primarily used for flavour and aroma its profile is citrus with lifted lemon and lime followed by a background of tropical fruit. Great in a Bohemian Pilsner.Nelson Sauvin
A new variety developed in Nelson, New ZealandNew Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. Named with more than a nod towards the Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape variety which originates from the Bordeaux region of France. The grape most likely gets its name from the French word sauvage and blanc due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France., a possible descendant of savagnin...
grape. Intensely fruity flavour and aroma with a strong suggestion of passionfruit. Effective for bittering, flavour and aroma. Good when used either solely or in combination with complementary fruity hops such as Cascade in American pale ales.
Pacific Gem
High alpha bittering hop from New Zealand. Most are organic. Woody and fruity (strawberry). Substitutes: Fuggles (maybe).Pacific Jade
High alpha bittering hop from New Zealand with a soft bitterness. Aroma is described as fresh citrus and black pepper.Pacifica
Previously known as the Pacific Hallertau, this New Zealand hop has a soft, yet solid bittering quality. Its aroma is described as orange marmalade citrus and some floral.Pride of Ringwood
Used extensively in Australian pale ales and lagers. First used in 1965 when it was the highest alpha acid hop in the world. Intensely woody, earthy and herbal. Can be rough. Not particularly suitable for aroma but effective as a bittering hop. Substitutes: Pacific Gem, Cluster, Northern Brewer.Southern Cross
Mellow bittering hop with high alpha of 11.0 - 14.0 %. The aroma is characterised by a heady mix of lemon peel and pine needles layered beneath a clean spiciness. Mainstay of quality NZ lagers.Lublin
Polish grown SaazSaaz hops
Saaz is a "noble" variety of hops.It was named after the Czech city of Žatec . This hop is used extensively in Bohemia to flavor beer styles such as the Czech pilsener.Saaz hops accounted for more than 2/3 of total 2009 hop production in the Czech Republic....
, used in Polish lagers. Slightly woody and spicy. Substitutes: Czech Saaz.
Magnum
A bittering/aroma type cultivar, bred in 1980 at Hüll, the German Hop Research Instititute, from the American variety Galena and the German male 75/5/3.Perle
German dual-purpose hop. Often used in combination with other hops. Spicy and slightly floral/fruity. Substitutes: Hallertau, Mount Hood, Liberty.Polnischer Lublin
Polish; Finishing hop. Another source of the classical noble-aroma type hop with long and strong traditions. Widely believed to be a clone of SaazSaaz hops
Saaz is a "noble" variety of hops.It was named after the Czech city of Žatec . This hop is used extensively in Bohemia to flavor beer styles such as the Czech pilsener.Saaz hops accounted for more than 2/3 of total 2009 hop production in the Czech Republic....
. Aroma is mild and typical of noble aroma types. Subvarieties: Czech Saaz, Tettnang.
Saphir
A new breed of hop that is starting to replace the Hallertauer Mittlefrüh variety, which has become more and more susceptible to disease and pests. Shares many of the Hallertaur Mittlefrüh characteristics and is very well suited as an aroma hop.Select
German disease-resistant Hallertauer and SpaltSpalt
Spalt is a town in the district of Roth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 19 km southwest of Schwabach. The city of Spalt is famous for its growing of hops for beer.-Geography:...
pale lager variety developed in the early 1990s.
Strisselspalt
French aroma hop from Alsace, used mostly in pale lagers. Has a floral and lemony aroma/flavor. Similar to Hersbrucker. Substitutes: Hallertau, Mount Hood, Liberty, Hersbrucker, Southern Cross.Styrian Goldings
SloveniaSlovenia
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n variant of Fuggles, but similar to East Kent Goldings. Used in English ales and Belgian strong ales amongst others. From eastern Europe. Substitutes: East Kent Goldings.
Tradition
Bred in 1991 from Hallertau Mittlefrüh by the Hüll Hop Research Institute in Germany for resistance to disease. Grassy like Hallertau, but easier to grow.Table
| Name | Country | Alpha acid Alpha acid Alpha acids are a class of compounds primarily of importance to the production of beer. They are found in the resin glands of the flowers of the hop plant and are the source of hop bitterness. Alpha acids may be isomerized to form iso-alpha acids by the application of heat in solution... % |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral | England | 13.5-16 |
| Ahtanum | U.S. | 5.7-6.3 |
| Amarillo Amarillo hops Amarillo is an aroma variety of hops. The Amarillo variety, designated VGXP01 c.v., was discovered and introduced by Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. in Washington State... |
U.S. | 8-11 |
| Apollo | U.S. | 20-21 |
| Brewer's Gold | England | 7.1-11.3 |
| Bullion | England | 6.5-9 |
| Cascade Cascade hops Cascade is one of the many varieties of hops. Cascade hops are the most widely used hops by craft breweries in the USA.-History:Cascade is a variety of hop developed in the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Oregon at Oregon State University and released as a U.S. aroma variety in 1972... |
U.S. | 4.5-6 |
| Centennial | U.S. | 9.5-11.5 |
| Challenger | England | 6.5-8.5 |
| Chinook | U.S. | 12-14 |
| Citra | U.S. | 10-12 |
| Cluster | U.S. | 5.5-8.5 |
| Columbus | U.S. | 14-18 |
| Crystal | America. | 3.5-5.5 |
| Eroica | U.S. | 9-12 |
| First Gold | England. | 6.5-8.5 |
| Feux-Coeur Francais | Australia | 3.1-5.5 |
| Fuggles | England | 4-5.5 |
| Galaxy | Australia | 14.9 |
| Galena | U.S. | 12-14 |
| Glacier | U.S. | 5.5 |
| Goldings | England | 4-5.5 |
| Green Bullet | New Zealand | 11-14 |
| Greenburg | U.S. | 5.2 |
| Hallertau / Hallertauer Mittelfrüh | Germany | 3.5-5.5 |
| Herald | England | 11-13 |
| Hersbrucker | Germany | 3-5.5 |
| Horizon | U.S. | 11-13 |
| Liberty | U.S. | 3-5 |
| Lublin | Poland | 3-5 |
| Magnum | Germany | 10.0-12.6 |
| Millennium | U.S. | 15.5 |
| Motueka | New Zealand | 6.5-7.5 |
| Mount Hood | U.S. | 5-8 |
| Mount Rainier | U.S. | 6 |
| Nelson Sauvin | New Zealand | 12-14 |
| Newport | U.S. | 10-17 |
| Northdown | England | 7.5-9.5 |
| Northern Brewer | England | 8-10 |
| Nugget | U.S. | 12-14 |
| Pacific Gem | New Zealand | 14-16 |
| Pacific Jade | New Zealand | 12-14 |
| Palisade | U.S. | 6-10 |
| Perle | Germany | 7-9.5 |
| Phoenix | England | 9-13 |
| Pilot | England | 9-12 |
| Pioneer | England | 8-10 |
| Polnischer Lublin | Poland | 3-4.5 |
| Pride of Ringwood | Australia | 7-10 |
| Progress | England | 5-7 |
| Riwaka | New Zealand | 4.5-6.5 |
| Saaz Saaz hops Saaz is a "noble" variety of hops.It was named after the Czech city of Žatec . This hop is used extensively in Bohemia to flavor beer styles such as the Czech pilsener.Saaz hops accounted for more than 2/3 of total 2009 hop production in the Czech Republic.... |
Czech Republic | 3-4.5 |
| San Juan Ruby Red | U.S. | 7.01 |
| Santiam | U.S. | 5-7 |
| Saphir | 2-4.5 | |
| Satus | 12.5-14 | |
| Select | Germany | 4-6 |
| Simcoe | U.S. | 12-14 |
| Southern Cross | New Zealand | 11.0 - 14.0 |
| Spalt | Germany | 4-5 |
| Sterling | U.S. | 6-9 |
| Strisselspalt | France | 3-5 |
| Styrian Goldings | Slovenia | 4.5-6 |
| Summit | U.S. | 17-19 |
| Tardif de Bourgogne | France | 3.1-5.5 |
| Target | England | 9.5-12.5 |
| Tettnang | Germany | 3.5-5.5 |
| Tomahawk | U.S. | 14-18 |
| Tradition | Germany | 5-7 |
| Ultra | U.S. | 4.5-5 |
| Vanguard | U.S. | 5.5-6 |
| Warrior | U.S. | 15-17 |
| Willamette | U.S. | 4-6 |
| Zeus | U.S. | 15 |