MAIN AROMAS
Floral, Citrus
Comet
Hop Description
Described by the USDA as having a “Wild American aroma that is objectionable to some brewers,” this high-alpha hop was replaced by super-alpha varieties in the 1980s. It’s making a comeback thanks to brewers’ newfound appreciation for grassy, grapefruity dankness.
Aroma Profile
Citrus, Floral, Grassy
- Brewing Values
Alpha 9 - 12 %
Beta 3 - 6 %
Total Oil 1.2 - 3.9 ml/100g
Cohumulone 34 - 45 %
Myrcene 40 - 65 %
Humulene 1 - 2 %
Caryophyline 5 - 15 %
Farnesene <1%
Storage Good to Very Good
ALPHA
BETA
TOTAL OIL (ml/100g)
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Cascade
Alpha
4.5-7%
Beta
5-7%
Total Oil
0.7-1.4 (ml/100)
DESCRIPTION
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Alpha
11-15%
Beta
3-4.5%
Total Oil
1.5-3 (ml/100)
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Alpha
6.9-10.1%
Beta
3.5-7.1%
Total Oil
0.5-1.8 (ml/100)
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DESCRIPTION
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Centennial
Alpha
9.5-11.5%
Beta
3.5-4.5%
Total Oil
1.5-2.5 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
Floral, Citrus, Pungent/Dank
DESCRIPTION
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Pairs Well With
Amarillo®(VGXP01 cv)
Alpha
8-11%
Beta
6-7%
Total Oil
1.5-1.9 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
Floral, Citrus, Pungent/Dank
DESCRIPTION
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Alpha
9.5-11.5%
Beta
3.5-4.5%
Total Oil
1.5-2.5 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
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DESCRIPTION
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Idaho 7®
Alpha
9-14%
Beta
3.5-9.1%
Total Oil
1-5 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
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DESCRIPTION
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Strata®(from cultivar OR91331)
Alpha
11-12.5%
Beta
5-6%
Total Oil
2.3-3.5 (ml/100)
MAIN AROMAS
Citrus, Tropical/Fruit, Pungent/Dank
DESCRIPTION
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