What are experimental hops?

What are experimental hops?

Experimental hops are hops that are still working their way through the viability phase of their breeding program. We as brewers are taking advantage of the end result of what is typically a multi-year process. Before Citra was Citra, it was an experimental variety named HBC 384.

What do Saaz hops taste like?

Though quite mild and delicate, Saaz hops impart a distinct earthy, herbal and spicy flavor to beer that has come to define the Pilsner. Its unique taste, high yield, and resistance to mildew has made Saaz one of the more popular and sought-after hops in the world.

What Yakima hops?

Yakima Chief Hops is a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers with family hop farms. Operating for more than 30 years, we have become more than a hop supplier.

What is an experimental IPA?

Experimental India pale ale (IPA) beers that are produced and marketed to consumers include Belgian-style IPA, Session IPA/India session ale, Wild IPA, red IPA, herbed/spiced IPA and white IPA. Wild IPA beer production may utilize brettanomyces yeast during the primary or secondary fermentation process.

What HBC 586?

HBC 586 is a new experimental hop variety. HBC 586 is a new experimental hop variety. The aromatics of HBC 586 has been described as “a wide mix of fruit flavors.” Fresh citrus, guava, lychee, mango, pineapple, passion fruit and verdant notes.

What hops are used in Stella Artois?

Stella Artois (/ɑːrˈtwɑː/ ar-TWAH) is a pilsner beer, first brewed in 1926 by Brouwerij Artois in Leuven, Belgium….Stella Artois.

What beer uses Saaz hops?

Saaz is one of the four original Noble hops and has a distinctive and classic aroma. Known for its prominent use in Stella Artois and countless Bohemian Lagers and Pilsners.

What are Simcoe hops?

Simcoe (Hop) is a dual-purpose hop that can be used for both bittering and aroma. Although not used much as a bittering hop, many craft brewers and homebrewers favor Simcoe for its unique aroma profile composed of piney, woody, and grapefruit citrus notes mixed with slightly dank and spicy notes of onion and garlic.

What are Chinook hops used for?

CHARACTERISTICS. Chinook is primarily used for its high alpha acid content as a bittering hop. These days, however, late additions and even dry-hopping with Chinooks is becoming more popular. This hop can contribute herbal, piney, and smoky aromatic qualities to a beer.