Bitter Gold | 2024 | available
Bred in the Yakima Valley, Bitter Gold is a dual-purpose hop known for its high alpha acid content and clean bitterness. It delivers bold aromas with notes of tropical fruit, stone fruit, and citrus, making it a versatile choice for both bittering and late additions.
Aroma Profile: Tropical fruit, stone fruit, citrus, melon
Primary Use: Dual-purpose (Bittering & Aroma)
Alpha Acid Composition: 12.50% | 12.60%
Total Oil Content: 1.60ml/100g | 2.80ml/100g
Saaz | 2023 | 2024 Book Now
Saaz (US) is a popular commercial aroma variety and is used in many US beers today. Bred from the original centuries-old Czech Saaz variety, it carries the same noble qualities but with some subtle differences. Its flavor and aroma profile is mild, earthen and spicy and its alpha is slightly higher than its Czech twin. Saaz (US) is primarily used in Lagers and Pilsners.
Characteristics: Mild, earthy, spicy, herbal
Purpose: Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition: 4.48%
Total Oil Content: 1.5ml/100g
SORACHI ACE | 2021 | NOW AVAILABLE
Originally produced by the Sapporo Brewery in Hokkaido, Japan in the mid-1980s, it was resurrected in the US in 2006. It is a cross between Saaz, Brewer’s Gold and BeiKei No. 2.
Characteristics: Flavors of lemon citrus, orange, dill, cilantro
Purpose: Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition: 11.87%
Total Oil Content: 2.2ml/100g