HQG3

Hop Description

From the Hop Quality Group Public Breeding Program, HQG #3 was developed with the spirit of innovation and collaboration among brewers and hop growers. Stone fruit, citrus, melon, and a unique candied sweetness make this third release from HQG worthy of your attention.

Aroma Profile

Stone fruit, spice, melon, herbal

  • Brewing Values
  • Alpha 7.5 %

    Beta 3.4 %

    Total Oil 1.5 ml/100g

    Cohumulone

    Myrcene

    Humulene

    Caryophyline

    Farnesene

    Storage

    ALPHA

    BETA

    TOTAL OIL (ml/100g)

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