| Admiral | Castle Malting | Admiral is an excellent, high alpha-acid hop with balanced bitterness combined with an acceptable aroma profile. It is a versatile replacement for both high alpha and dual purpose varieties. It originated in the UK and is available in leaf and pellet form...view more Admiral is an excellent, high alpha-acid hop with balanced bitterness combined with an acceptable aroma profile. It is a versatile replacement for both high alpha and dual purpose varieties. It originated in the UK and is available in leaf and pellet form. view less | |
| Agnus | Castle Malting | Agnus is a bittering hop, with a strong hoppy, spicy and herbal character. Research tests show that this variety is suitable for extraction and processing into pellets into first and second hop additions. It has above-average production of alpha acids and...view more Agnus is a bittering hop, with a strong hoppy, spicy and herbal character. Research tests show that this variety is suitable for extraction and processing into pellets into first and second hop additions. It has above-average production of alpha acids and its brewing characteristics, including positive influence on beer stability, are excellent. view less | |
| Amarillo | Castle Malting | Amarillo is a relatively new American hop variety that has been described as "super Cascade." The bitterness is between 8% and 11%, making Amarillo a good hop for flavor and aroma additions. The flavor profile is very citrusy, especially leaning toward a ...view more Amarillo is a relatively new American hop variety that has been described as "super Cascade." The bitterness is between 8% and 11%, making Amarillo a good hop for flavor and aroma additions. The flavor profile is very citrusy, especially leaning toward a distinct orange flavor and aroma. Amarillo is found to be somewhat sweet until it mellows out in a beer. It should be used as aroma hop, but it could also be used as a bittering or a flavor hop. Proved to be a good fit for Pale Ales and IPAs. view less | |
| Apollo | Castle Malting | Apollo is a super high alpha variety hop with citrus notes, an emphasis on orange, resiny, and spicey notes. The country of origin for this hop is the United States. It is resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew. It is used in American Ales and is av...view more Apollo is a super high alpha variety hop with citrus notes, an emphasis on orange, resiny, and spicey notes. The country of origin for this hop is the United States. It is resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew. It is used in American Ales and is available in pellet and leaf form. view less | |
| Atlas | Castle Malting | Atlas has a fresh hoppy aroma. Atlas is a diploid hybrid between Brewers Gold and 3/3 Slovenian wild hop. It is susceptible to powdery mildew, but it is not excessively sensitive to aphids. It does have resistance to verticillium wilt. The expected yield ...view more Atlas has a fresh hoppy aroma. Atlas is a diploid hybrid between Brewers Gold and 3/3 Slovenian wild hop. It is susceptible to powdery mildew, but it is not excessively sensitive to aphids. It does have resistance to verticillium wilt. The expected yield is about 2000 kg/ha. The variety has strong skeleton roots, so it can also be grown on shallow sandy soil but it can’t stand poorly drained or poorly aerated soil. It is grown in Slovenia and Austria. Large planting distance is required. view less | |
| Aurora (Super Styrain) | Castle Malting | Aurora (Super Styrain) has an intense and pleasant hoppy aroma. It contains 5.5 % - 9.5 % of α-acids (22 – 26 % of cohumulone). This variety has a very good storage stability. Beer prepared with this variety has good organoleptical scores. The yield of α-...view more Aurora (Super Styrain) has an intense and pleasant hoppy aroma. It contains 5.5 % - 9.5 % of α-acids (22 – 26 % of cohumulone). This variety has a very good storage stability. Beer prepared with this variety has good organoleptical scores. The yield of α-acids is very good when brewing with this variety. Aurora is very suitable for extraction and for combination with other varieties in the brewing process. It is used in Pilsens and Lagers. view less | |
| Beata | Castle Malting | Beata has an apricot and delicate apple scent with a hint of almond. Beata needs to be treated as if the alpha acid is nearer to 6-7% because of the high levels of beta acids it contains. This gives it more bitterness than you'd expect from an aroma hop. ...view more Beata has an apricot and delicate apple scent with a hint of almond. Beata needs to be treated as if the alpha acid is nearer to 6-7% because of the high levels of beta acids it contains. This gives it more bitterness than you'd expect from an aroma hop. Good for larger style beers, similar to German-style hops. First impressions suggest a subtle citrus character. view less | |
| Belma | Castle Malting | Belma is a brand new and very unique hop, a Dual-Purpose variety. A very clean hop, with a very orange, slight grapefruit, tropical pineapple, strawberry, and melon aroma. Belma is relatively rich in esters which means that Belma has a fruity aroma. The f...view more Belma is a brand new and very unique hop, a Dual-Purpose variety. A very clean hop, with a very orange, slight grapefruit, tropical pineapple, strawberry, and melon aroma. Belma is relatively rich in esters which means that Belma has a fruity aroma. The floral fraction consists mainly of β-myrcene. This compound covers about 88% of the floral fraction, and 66% of the total amount of hop oil compounds determined. view less | |
| Boadicea | Castle Malting | Boadicea has a mellow citrus flavor with a light flowery aroma that reminds you of fruit blossoms. This variety is best used in combination with a hop of a stronger taste. It originated in the UK and is resistant to aphids. It is available in leaf and T90...view more Boadicea has a mellow citrus flavor with a light flowery aroma that reminds you of fruit blossoms. This variety is best used in combination with a hop of a stronger taste. It originated in the UK and is resistant to aphids. It is available in leaf and T90 hop pellets. view less | |
| Bobek (Styrian Golding B) | Castle Malting | Bobek (Styrian Golding B) has a mild aroma coupled with moderate bitterness. Beer prepared with this variety has very good organoleptical scores for its bitterness, taste and aroma. The yield of α-acids is good when brewing with this variety. Good for ale...view more Bobek (Styrian Golding B) has a mild aroma coupled with moderate bitterness. Beer prepared with this variety has very good organoleptical scores for its bitterness, taste and aroma. The yield of α-acids is good when brewing with this variety. Good for ales, stouts, lagers, pils. view less | |
| Bouclier | Castle Malting | Bouclier is a fruity, citrus, herbal, spicy aroma hop. It is used in Pilsner, Lager, Ales, Belgian style, Saison and Bière de Garde. It has a French origin, made in Alsace. It is available in leaf and T90 hop pellets. | |
| Bramling Cross | Castle Malting | Bramling Cross is often used as a general purpose kettle hop for a smallish proportion of the hop grist. However, the variety has also of late been used to provide special fruity, blackcurrant and lemon notes in traditional brews, especially in Christmas ...view more Bramling Cross is often used as a general purpose kettle hop for a smallish proportion of the hop grist. However, the variety has also of late been used to provide special fruity, blackcurrant and lemon notes in traditional brews, especially in Christmas ales. If used as a late hop or dry hop, the effect on the final beer flavor can be very interesting. This is an under-appreciated hop which can give the brewer considerable scope for experiment with specialty or new beers. view less | |
| Bravo | Castle Malting | Bravo has aromatic qualities that range from being described as earthy and herbal to somewhat floral as well as spicy hop. Good in American IPA, Pale Ale. It has a USA origin and is resistant to powdery mildew, moderately resistant to downy mildew. It is ...view more Bravo has aromatic qualities that range from being described as earthy and herbal to somewhat floral as well as spicy hop. Good in American IPA, Pale Ale. It has a USA origin and is resistant to powdery mildew, moderately resistant to downy mildew. It is available in leaf and T90 hop pellets. view less | |
| Brewers Gold | Castle Malting | Brewers Gold is a well-tried and tested bitter hop. It has a high resin content and gives a well-balanced bitterness which is ideally complimented by a late aroma hop in Lager beers. When used in cask conditioned ales, can give some very interesting fruit...view more Brewers Gold is a well-tried and tested bitter hop. It has a high resin content and gives a well-balanced bitterness which is ideally complimented by a late aroma hop in Lager beers. When used in cask conditioned ales, can give some very interesting fruity and spicy characteristics. view less | |
| Bullion | Castle Malting | Bullion lends an intense black currant aroma, along with a spicy and pungent bitterness. It is a good bittering hop for stouts and dark ales. Bullion has very poor storage characteristics of its soft resins, so its use declined rapidly in the 1980's. Toda...view more Bullion lends an intense black currant aroma, along with a spicy and pungent bitterness. It is a good bittering hop for stouts and dark ales. Bullion has very poor storage characteristics of its soft resins, so its use declined rapidly in the 1980's. Today only a few breweries use Bullion. It is susceptible to downy mildew but no adverse virus responses. It is available in leaf and T90 hop pellets. view less | |
| Calypso | Castle Malting | Calypso is a dual purpose hop with a pleasantly complex fruity and citrusy aroma, hints of pear, apple, lemon lime brilliance as well as notes of earthy tea. It is used for ales, stouts and barley wines. It is resistant to powdery mildew and very tolerant...view more Calypso is a dual purpose hop with a pleasantly complex fruity and citrusy aroma, hints of pear, apple, lemon lime brilliance as well as notes of earthy tea. It is used for ales, stouts and barley wines. It is resistant to powdery mildew and very tolerant to downy mildew. view less | |
| Cascade | Castle Malting | Cascade is an aroma variety with well-balanced bittering potential. It is the most popular hop within the craft brewing industry. It is good for dry hopping. With a flowery and citrusy aroma, it can have a grapefruit note. Used in American-style ales, esp...view more Cascade is an aroma variety with well-balanced bittering potential. It is the most popular hop within the craft brewing industry. It is good for dry hopping. With a flowery and citrusy aroma, it can have a grapefruit note. Used in American-style ales, especially Pale Ale, IPA, porter, barley wines. It can also be used in Witbier. view less | |
| Cascade NZ | Castle Malting | Cascade NZ displays quite exceptional levels of citrus moving more toward grapefruit characteristics. Works very well when matched up with some of the New Zealand aroma heavyweights such as Motueka or Riwaka. Typically employed in “new world” style pale a...view more Cascade NZ displays quite exceptional levels of citrus moving more toward grapefruit characteristics. Works very well when matched up with some of the New Zealand aroma heavyweights such as Motueka or Riwaka. Typically employed in “new world” style pale ales, creative brewers are also adding late into summer ales where its hallmark refreshing citrus aroma and oils profile give a refreshing summery finish. view less | |
| Centennial | Castle Malting | Centennial is a very balanced hop, sometimes called a super Cascade. Good in all U.S. ale styles, it has been used with U.S. wheat beers. It has an aroma with flowers and citrus most evident. A medium aroma with mid to high bittering value makes it a dual...view more Centennial is a very balanced hop, sometimes called a super Cascade. Good in all U.S. ale styles, it has been used with U.S. wheat beers. It has an aroma with flowers and citrus most evident. A medium aroma with mid to high bittering value makes it a dual purpose choice. view less | |
| Challenger | Castle Malting | Challenger is an excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. As the main copper hop, it provides a refreshing, full bodied, rounded bitterness, which makes an excellent platform for a late hop. As the late addition, it can give a very cr...view more Challenger is an excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. As the main copper hop, it provides a refreshing, full bodied, rounded bitterness, which makes an excellent platform for a late hop. As the late addition, it can give a very crisp, fruity character which has proved very popular in many beers. view less | |
| Challenger (Organic) | Castle Malting | Challenger (Organic) is an excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. As the main copper hop, it provides a refreshing, full bodied, rounded bitterness, which makes an excellent platform for a late hop. As the late addition, it can give...view more Challenger (Organic) is an excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. As the main copper hop, it provides a refreshing, full bodied, rounded bitterness, which makes an excellent platform for a late hop. As the late addition, it can give a very crisp, fruity character which has proved very popular in many beers. view less | |
| Chinook | Castle Malting | Chinook is a high alpha acid hop with a very unusual aroma profile. Chinook has a very strong grapefruit character in both the rub of the hop and in the beer. Ideal for one-off and seasonal specials. | |
| Citra | Castle Malting | Citra is a special aroma hop variety with fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of cohumulone content. The variety imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer. It is used in IPAs, strong American and Bel...view more Citra is a special aroma hop variety with fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of cohumulone content. The variety imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer. It is used in IPAs, strong American and Belgian Ales. view less | |
| Cluster | Castle Malting | Cluster is an excellent general purpose hop with medium and well balanced bittering potential and a very deep fruity aroma. It gives great depth of character with a strong hop/fruit aroma, also it is very susceptible to downy mildew but not seriously affe...view more Cluster is an excellent general purpose hop with medium and well balanced bittering potential and a very deep fruity aroma. It gives great depth of character with a strong hop/fruit aroma, also it is very susceptible to downy mildew but not seriously affected by Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. view less | |
| Columbus (Tomahawk) | Castle Malting | Columbus (Tomahawk) is generally used for main copper hop in the form of extracts and pellets because of the exceedingly high alpha. It has shown to be very aromatic as late hops in cask ales. Used in US IPA, US Pale Ale, Stout, Barley Wine, Lager and Hig...view more Columbus (Tomahawk) is generally used for main copper hop in the form of extracts and pellets because of the exceedingly high alpha. It has shown to be very aromatic as late hops in cask ales. Used in US IPA, US Pale Ale, Stout, Barley Wine, Lager and High yielding and high alpha with generally good resistance to all pests and disease although showing signs of susceptibility to powdery mildew. view less | |
| Crystal | Castle Malting | Crystal is very popular in the craft-brewing industry. Viewed as the most pungent of the new triploid Hallertau family of hops. Used in IPA, strong American and Belgian Ales. It is a fairly strong growing hop that is somewhat susceptible to downy mildew. | |
| Delta | Castle Malting | Delta hops yield an unrestrained earthy/floral aroma and taste. Delta has a mild and pleasant aroma that is slightly spicy with a hint of citrus and contributes to a very drinkable IPA. It shows good tolerance to downy mildew and is resistant to strains o...view more Delta hops yield an unrestrained earthy/floral aroma and taste. Delta has a mild and pleasant aroma that is slightly spicy with a hint of citrus and contributes to a very drinkable IPA. It shows good tolerance to downy mildew and is resistant to strains of powdery mildew. view less | |
| Dr Rudi | Castle Malting | Dr Rudi is a very versatile hop in the brew house where it can be used to deliver a very crisp bitter edge on the back palate as well as excellent aroma qualities. Like most New Zealand varieties, the exceptional oil profile sets it apart as a hop with ma...view more Dr Rudi is a very versatile hop in the brew house where it can be used to deliver a very crisp bitter edge on the back palate as well as excellent aroma qualities. Like most New Zealand varieties, the exceptional oil profile sets it apart as a hop with many applications. It is used in Lagers and Ales where its slight resinous character builds to develop an excellent bitterness. Also it mixes well with aroma varieties to create first rate new-world and classic beer styles. Dr Rudi hop is produced in the disease free environment of New Zealand, and has yet to be marked with susceptibility for any particular disease and fungus. view less | |
| East Kent Goldings | Castle Malting | East Kent Goldings is gentle, fragrant, and pleasant. Recognized as having the most typical English aroma with the best flavor historically coming from East Kent. This hop is in demand for copper-hopping and dry hopping of traditional ales. Goldings are a...view more East Kent Goldings is gentle, fragrant, and pleasant. Recognized as having the most typical English aroma with the best flavor historically coming from East Kent. This hop is in demand for copper-hopping and dry hopping of traditional ales. Goldings are also found to be useful for late hopping lagers, when a delicate aroma is required. Used in all the English style Ales, Belgian-Style Ales, Stouts, Porters, most Lagers. This hop is sensitive to downy mildew and is unique in its high level of sensitivity to Hop Mosaic Virus view less | |
| El Dorado | Castle Malting | El Dorado, a high alpha dual purpose hop variety, consistently elicits responses of fruity notes, specifically of tropical fruit flavors. Other fruit notes offered have been pear, cherry, watermelon candy and stone fruit. It is usually used for Imperial I...view more El Dorado, a high alpha dual purpose hop variety, consistently elicits responses of fruity notes, specifically of tropical fruit flavors. Other fruit notes offered have been pear, cherry, watermelon candy and stone fruit. It is usually used for Imperial IPA. The variety is moderately tolerant to powdery mildew, Spaerotheca. view less | |
| Endeavour | Castle Malting | Endeavour is a new wonderfully citrusy hedgerow hop. It has good storage stability. Complex blackcurrant, loganberry and spice notes best describe Endeavour’s aroma, with a wonderful grapefruit and lime flavor. It is gentler than Cascade. Well-rounded and...view more Endeavour is a new wonderfully citrusy hedgerow hop. It has good storage stability. Complex blackcurrant, loganberry and spice notes best describe Endeavour’s aroma, with a wonderful grapefruit and lime flavor. It is gentler than Cascade. Well-rounded and fruity is a good description of its bittering characteristics. It is wilt tolerant and appears to be tolerant to powdery and downy mildews. view less | |
| Extra Styrian Dana | Castle Malting | Extra Styrian Dana is a dual purpose (bittering and aroma) hops variety. The cultivar offers a good brewing value and a pleasant and intense hop aroma, providing a harmonic bitterness. It is very suitable for extraction and for combination with other vari...view more Extra Styrian Dana is a dual purpose (bittering and aroma) hops variety. The cultivar offers a good brewing value and a pleasant and intense hop aroma, providing a harmonic bitterness. It is very suitable for extraction and for combination with other varieties in the brewing process. view less | |
| First Gold | Castle Malting | First Gold is very suitable both as a general kettle hop and also for late and dry hopping in all types of beer. First Gold has good aroma and bittering qualities, much of the flavor of WGV seems to have been retained but with an added extra citrus qualit...view more First Gold is very suitable both as a general kettle hop and also for late and dry hopping in all types of beer. First Gold has good aroma and bittering qualities, much of the flavor of WGV seems to have been retained but with an added extra citrus quality; produces a well-balanced bitterness and a fruity, slightly spicy note in ales. An orangey quality has been observed in many beers brewed using this variety. view less | |
| Fuggle UK | Castle Malting | Fuggle UK is a hop long associated with typical English Ale brewing. It has a typical English flavor, frequently blended with Goldings to improve "drinkability" of the beer, and adding roundness and fullness to the palate. This robust hop contributes all ...view more Fuggle UK is a hop long associated with typical English Ale brewing. It has a typical English flavor, frequently blended with Goldings to improve "drinkability" of the beer, and adding roundness and fullness to the palate. This robust hop contributes all the essential characteristics of flavor, aroma and balanced bitterness to ales, particularly as its relatively low alpha acid content requires a high hopping rate to achieve desired bitterness levels. Sometimes used as a distinctive dry hop. It is typically used in English style Ales, ESB, Bitter, Lager, and Lambic. view less | |
| Galaxy | Castle Malting | Galaxy is one of the most exciting new hop cultivars developed to date. When used as a late addition for flavor or aroma it contributes a distinctive clean citrus and passion fruit character which is more striking and intense the later the addition. Devel...view more Galaxy is one of the most exciting new hop cultivars developed to date. When used as a late addition for flavor or aroma it contributes a distinctive clean citrus and passion fruit character which is more striking and intense the later the addition. Developed and grown exclusively in Australia, Galaxy is late maturing seedless cultivar with a striking flavor characteristic which can contribute artfully to many different beer styles. It is found in beer styles such as American pale, amber, and IPA. view less | |
| Galena | Castle Malting | Galena is generally perceived as an excellent high alpha hop with balanced bittering potential. The very strong tomcat / blackcurrant aroma characteristics are similar to that of the old Bullion variety which for many years was used in Guinness. A very st...view more Galena is generally perceived as an excellent high alpha hop with balanced bittering potential. The very strong tomcat / blackcurrant aroma characteristics are similar to that of the old Bullion variety which for many years was used in Guinness. A very strong fruity character can be achieved with this variety. view less | |
| Glacier | Castle Malting | Glacier is an excellent new variety of hop with a balanced bittering properties combined with a good aroma profile. It is used in Pale Ale, ESB, Bitter, English-Style Pale Ale, Porter and Stout. It originated in the USA and is susceptible to powdery and d...view more Glacier is an excellent new variety of hop with a balanced bittering properties combined with a good aroma profile. It is used in Pale Ale, ESB, Bitter, English-Style Pale Ale, Porter and Stout. It originated in the USA and is susceptible to powdery and downy mildew. view less | |
| Goldings | Castle Malting | Goldings are considered to have the best typically English flavor; much in demand for kettle hopping, late hopping and dry hopping. Used in all English-style beers, especially all Bitters and Pale Ale, Belgian-Style Ales, Barley Wine. It is sensitive to w...view more Goldings are considered to have the best typically English flavor; much in demand for kettle hopping, late hopping and dry hopping. Used in all English-style beers, especially all Bitters and Pale Ale, Belgian-Style Ales, Barley Wine. It is sensitive to wilt and susceptible to both powdery and downy mildew. view less | |
| Green Bullet | Castle Malting | Green Bullet gives a Styrian style of flavor to the beer - a pine/lemon crispness and an excellent aroma. This hop is used in Lager, Bitter, and Irish-Style Dry Stout. It is available in leaf and pellet form and originated in New Zealand. This crop has no...view more Green Bullet gives a Styrian style of flavor to the beer - a pine/lemon crispness and an excellent aroma. This hop is used in Lager, Bitter, and Irish-Style Dry Stout. It is available in leaf and pellet form and originated in New Zealand. This crop has no real disease problems (New Zealand is hop disease free). view less | |
| Hallertauer Hersbrucker | Castle Malting | Hallertauer Hersbrucker is a very good aroma hop with a mild aroma and a low co-humulone content. It is used in Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Weizen Bock, Wheat, Belgian-Style Ales, Kölsch and Munich Helles. It has German origin and is a traditional German landra...view more Hallertauer Hersbrucker is a very good aroma hop with a mild aroma and a low co-humulone content. It is used in Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Weizen Bock, Wheat, Belgian-Style Ales, Kölsch and Munich Helles. It has German origin and is a traditional German landrace variety selected in the Hersbruck area. It is grown widely not only in the Hallertau but also in Spalt and Hersbruck areas. It has fair to good resistance to German strains of Verticillium wilt, it has no resistance to downy mildew. view less | |
| Hallertauer Mittelfruh | Castle Malting | Hallertauer Mittelfruh is part the old traditional Hallertauer family of hops and is a very fine aroma hop. It is used in all traditional German beers. It is known for its mildly spicy aroma and character, with a traditional European aroma and a pleasant ...view more Hallertauer Mittelfruh is part the old traditional Hallertauer family of hops and is a very fine aroma hop. It is used in all traditional German beers. It is known for its mildly spicy aroma and character, with a traditional European aroma and a pleasant herbal, grassy and floral aroma associated with Noble hops. This hop has very low resistance to wilt and average resistance to peronospora and to mildew. view less | |
| Herkules | Castle Malting | Herkules has a very high bitter value and a powerful spicy aroma. This hop has excellent brewing quality combined with very good storage stability. It originated in Germany and has good resistance to wilt; medium resistance to downy mildew and good resist...view more Herkules has a very high bitter value and a powerful spicy aroma. This hop has excellent brewing quality combined with very good storage stability. It originated in Germany and has good resistance to wilt; medium resistance to downy mildew and good resistance to powdery mildew. view less | |
| Horizon | Castle Malting | Horizon has a good potential as a medium alpha, good aroma, dual purpose hop. It has a low co-humulone, which results in a clean tasting beer. Horizon is a high alpha-aroma cultivar with US origin. It is available in leaf and pellet form. | |
| Junga | Castle Malting | Junga has a very high bitter value and a good bitter quality, like German Magnum but with a nice aroma. It’s comparable with Nugget, Gelena, Chinook. It has some potential as a dual-purpose hop but it is used mainly for bittering and flavoring. It has pos...view more Junga has a very high bitter value and a good bitter quality, like German Magnum but with a nice aroma. It’s comparable with Nugget, Gelena, Chinook. It has some potential as a dual-purpose hop but it is used mainly for bittering and flavoring. It has possible, but limited potential for aroma or dry hopping use. Beer styles suggestions: Ales and Lagers, Stout, IPA. view less | |
| Kazbek | Castle Malting | Kazbek is a new variety of Czech hop. It is similar to Czech Saaz, but it has a higher alpha acid. Beer styles that typically use this hop include pilsners, lagers, Belgian-style ales, and sometimes bitters. It gives a distinguished earthy aroma to beer. ...view more Kazbek is a new variety of Czech hop. It is similar to Czech Saaz, but it has a higher alpha acid. Beer styles that typically use this hop include pilsners, lagers, Belgian-style ales, and sometimes bitters. It gives a distinguished earthy aroma to beer. In tastings it has also been described as “herbal,” "natural,” or “wild.” This variety is very durable, stable under changing climatic conditions. view less | |
| Liberty | Castle Malting | Liberty has an aroma variety with close similarities to German aroma varieties, especially Hallertau. It provides a pleasant floral character to beer and is used in Lager, Pilsner, Bock, US Wheat, Kölsch. | |
| Lubelski (Lublin) | Castle Malting | Lubelski (Lublin) is a very good aroma hop with excellent and long traditions. Used in European Lagers, it is of Polish origin. It is an aroma variety with an alpha acid rating of 3.0%-5.0%. Lublin is compared to the noble varieties, and has a long tradit...view more Lubelski (Lublin) is a very good aroma hop with excellent and long traditions. Used in European Lagers, it is of Polish origin. It is an aroma variety with an alpha acid rating of 3.0%-5.0%. Lublin is compared to the noble varieties, and has a long tradition in Polish brewing. It has very high farnesene oil content, which itself has hints of magnolia and lavender. As for Lublin hops, there is pride for its aroma in the region, and it has made its way around the world in various beers. view less | |
| Magnum | Castle Malting | Magnum has a very high bitter value and good bitter quality. Used in Lagers, Pilsner types, Stout, and Ales it is a German thoroughbred with limited Pacific Northwest plantings. Prized for its high bittering value, the aromatic nature is one of spice and ...view more Magnum has a very high bitter value and good bitter quality. Used in Lagers, Pilsner types, Stout, and Ales it is a German thoroughbred with limited Pacific Northwest plantings. Prized for its high bittering value, the aromatic nature is one of spice and citrus, but is minimal compared to its big bittering. It has good resistance to wilt and peronospora, and low resistance to powdery mildew. view less | |
| Magnum (US) | Castle Malting | Magnum (US) is used for its bittering value and quality, U.S. Magnum is a super alpha variety. The aromatic nature is one of spice and citrus, useful for all beer types, especially Lagers, Pilsner types, Stout. Typically provides base bitterness in lager ...view more Magnum (US) is used for its bittering value and quality, U.S. Magnum is a super alpha variety. The aromatic nature is one of spice and citrus, useful for all beer types, especially Lagers, Pilsner types, Stout. Typically provides base bitterness in lager beers (commonly used as a first hop addition). Tolerant to downy mildew, Peronospera, susceptible to powdery mildew, Sphaerotheca, with poor pickability of a large, compact cone. view less | |
| Marynka | Castle Malting | Marynka is a typical bitter hop with dual characteristics. It contains both high aroma values and high content of bitter substances. Poland is the country of origin for this product and it is available in leaf form or in type T90 pellets. This product is ...view more Marynka is a typical bitter hop with dual characteristics. It contains both high aroma values and high content of bitter substances. Poland is the country of origin for this product and it is available in leaf form or in type T90 pellets. This product is non-GMO. view less | |
| Millenium | Castle Malting | Millenium is a very new hop primarily used for alpha potential. Its brewing profile is comparable to that of Nugget and Columbus-type varieties. Good in Ales, Stout, Barley Wine. It appears fairly resistant to most diseases including powdery mildew and is...view more Millenium is a very new hop primarily used for alpha potential. Its brewing profile is comparable to that of Nugget and Columbus-type varieties. Good in Ales, Stout, Barley Wine. It appears fairly resistant to most diseases including powdery mildew and is available in pellets and leaves. view less | |
| Motueka | Castle Malting | Motueka is an excellent hop in many applications from first kettle additions through to late gift. This hop offers a unique aroma and flavor making it suitable for producing bigger more traditional style Lagers, especially Bohemian Pilsener. It's excellen...view more Motueka is an excellent hop in many applications from first kettle additions through to late gift. This hop offers a unique aroma and flavor making it suitable for producing bigger more traditional style Lagers, especially Bohemian Pilsener. It's excellent when employed in multiple additions from a single hop bill and sits well on the palate to balance specialty malt sweetness. An excellent variety for Belgian Ales and gives a real edge to Cask Bitter. There are no real disease problems with this type of hop. view less | |
| Nelson Sauvin | Castle Malting | Nelson Sauvin is a hop that requires judicious application in the brew house, this truly unique dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big punchy Ales as well as subtle yet bitter Lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the un-initiat...view more Nelson Sauvin is a hop that requires judicious application in the brew house, this truly unique dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big punchy Ales as well as subtle yet bitter Lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the un-initiated, however those with a penchant for bold hop character will find several applications for this true brewer's hop. This hop is considered by some as extreme and certainly makes it presence felt in specialty craft and seasonal beers gaining an international reputation. This variety has no real disease problems. view less | |
| Nelson Sauvin (organic) | Castle Malting | Nelson Sauvin (organic) is a hop that requires judicious application in the brew house, this truly unique dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big punchy Ales as well as subtle yet bitter Lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the ...view more Nelson Sauvin (organic) is a hop that requires judicious application in the brew house, this truly unique dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big punchy Ales as well as subtle yet bitter Lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the un-initiated, however those with a penchant for bold hop character will find several applications for this true brewer's hop. This hop is considered by some as extreme and certainly makes its presence felt in specialty craft and seasonal beers gaining an international reputation. view less | |
| Newport | Castle Malting | Newport is viewed as a high-bittering alpha hop. It is used in Ales, Stout and Barley Wine. The country of origin for this hop is the US. It was developed at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at Corvallis as a potential replacement to Galena. Newpor...view more Newport is viewed as a high-bittering alpha hop. It is used in Ales, Stout and Barley Wine. The country of origin for this hop is the US. It was developed at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at Corvallis as a potential replacement to Galena. Newport is available in leaf form and type T90 pellets and has resistance to both powdery and downy mildew. view less | |
| Northdown | Castle Malting | Nothdown is an excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. Very popular used either on its own or in conjunction with an aroma variety. A slightly richer flavor than Challenger although quite similar in many other ways. Provides cheaper ...view more Nothdown is an excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. Very popular used either on its own or in conjunction with an aroma variety. A slightly richer flavor than Challenger although quite similar in many other ways. Provides cheaper alpha acid than many traditional varieties, while having excellent flavor properties. It has good resistance to Downy Mildew but is susceptible to Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt. view less | |
| Northern Brewer | Castle Malting | Northern Brewer is used in ESB, Bitter, English Pale Ale, Porter, Lager, Lambic and Munich Helles for its good bittering value similar to Nugget. It is susceptible to downy and powdery mildew but tolerant to German hop wilt. | |
| Nugget | Castle Malting | Nugget is a high alpha acids hop with a good aroma profile that is used in Ales, Stout, Barley Wine. It has little visual reaction to infections with ring-spot virus and they have moderate to good resistance to downy mildew. | |
| Opal | Castle Malting | Opal is a good high alpha aroma hop. The hop is spicy with subtle citrus. Used in German Wheat beers, summer Ales, Helles, light European Lagers, light Ales, Saisons, and Belgian Ales. It has good resistance to wild, downy and powdery mildew. | |
| Opal (organic) | Castle Malting | Opal (organic) is a good high alpha aroma hop. The hop is spicy with subtle citrus. Used in German Wheat beers, summer Ales, Helles, light European Lagers, light Ales, Saisons, and Belgian Ales. It has good resistance to wild, downy and powdery mildew. | |
| Organic Cascade (New Zealand) | Castle Malting | Organic Cascade (New Zealand) displays quite exceptional levels of citrus moving more toward grapefruit characteristics. Works very well when matched up with some of the New Zealand aroma heavy weights such as Motueka or Riwaka. Typically employed in “new...view more Organic Cascade (New Zealand) displays quite exceptional levels of citrus moving more toward grapefruit characteristics. Works very well when matched up with some of the New Zealand aroma heavy weights such as Motueka or Riwaka. Typically employed in “new world” style pale ales creative brewers are also adding late into summer ales where its hallmark refreshing citrus aroma and oils profile give a refreshing summery finish. This hop’s origin stems from an early US breeding program circa 1956. It was the first commercially bred hop to emerge from the USDA-ARS program when released in 1972. It was bred from crossing an English Fuggle with a male selection believed to have been a crossing of Fuggle with the Russian variety Serebrianka. view less | |
| Organic First Gold | Castle Malting | Organic First Gold variety is very suitable both as a general kettle hop and also for late and dry hopping in all types of organic beer. Organic First Gold has good aroma and bittering qualities, much of the flavour of WGV seems to have been retained but ...view more Organic First Gold variety is very suitable both as a general kettle hop and also for late and dry hopping in all types of organic beer. Organic First Gold has good aroma and bittering qualities, much of the flavour of WGV seems to have been retained but with an added extra citrus quality; produces a well-balanced bitterness and a fruity, slightly spicy note in organic ales. An orangey quality has been observed in many organic beers brewed using this variety. It has reasonable tolerance to Verticillium Wilt which seems to have been inherited from its WGV parent but it is susceptible to downy mildew. It is also resistant to powdery mildew. view less | |
| Organic Fuggle UK | Castle Malting | Organic Fuggle UK is a hop long associated with typical English Ale brewing. Organic Fuggle has typical English flavor, frequently blended with Goldings to improve the "drinkability" of the beer, while adding roundness and fullness to the palate. This rob...view more Organic Fuggle UK is a hop long associated with typical English Ale brewing. Organic Fuggle has typical English flavor, frequently blended with Goldings to improve the "drinkability" of the beer, while adding roundness and fullness to the palate. This robust hop contributes all the essential characteristics of flavor, aroma and balanced bitterness to organic ales, particularly as its relatively low alpha acid content requires a high hopping rate to achieve desired bitterness levels. Sometimes used as a distinctive dry hop, it is used in all English style Ales, ESB, Bitter, Lager, and Lambic. view less | |
| Organic Goldings | Castle Malting | Organic Goldings is considered to have the best typically English flavor; much in demand for kettle hopping, late hopping and dry hopping. It is used in all English-style beers, especially all Bitters and Pale Ale, Belgian-Style Ales, Barley Wine. | |
| Organic Hallertauer Hersbrucker | Castle Malting | Organic Hallertauer Hersbrucker is a very good aroma hop with a mild aroma and a low co-humulone content. It is used in Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Weizen Bock, Wheat, Belgian-Style Ales, Kölsch, Munich Helles. It has fair to good resistance to German strains o...view more Organic Hallertauer Hersbrucker is a very good aroma hop with a mild aroma and a low co-humulone content. It is used in Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Weizen Bock, Wheat, Belgian-Style Ales, Kölsch, Munich Helles. It has fair to good resistance to German strains of Verticillium wilt but resistance to downy mildew. view less | |
| Organic Magnum | Castle Malting | Organic Magnum has a very high bitter value and good bitter quality. Used in Lagers, Pilsner types, Stout, and Ales. It was bred in 1980 at Huell, the German Hop Research Instititute. It has good resistance to wilt and peronospora, low resistance to powde...view more Organic Magnum has a very high bitter value and good bitter quality. Used in Lagers, Pilsner types, Stout, and Ales. It was bred in 1980 at Huell, the German Hop Research Instititute. It has good resistance to wilt and peronospora, low resistance to powdery mildew. It is available in leaf form and type T90 pellets. view less | |
| Organic Marynka | Castle Malting | Organic Marynka hop is commonly used for both its aromatic qualities as well as its bittering qualities. It also has a heavy, up front aroma with essence of earthy and herbal tones. The humulene and farnesene oils are on the upside for this dual purpose o...view more Organic Marynka hop is commonly used for both its aromatic qualities as well as its bittering qualities. It also has a heavy, up front aroma with essence of earthy and herbal tones. The humulene and farnesene oils are on the upside for this dual purpose organic hop. It is commonly used in organic Pilsners and Lagers but is also found in organic Pale Ales, as well as organic Porters. Moderate susceptibility to disease and pests. view less | |
| Organic Motueka | Castle Malting | Organic Motueka is an excellent hop in many applications from first kettle additions through to late gift. This organic hop offers a unique aroma and flavour making it suitable for producing bigger more traditional style Lagers, especially Bohemian Pilsen...view more Organic Motueka is an excellent hop in many applications from first kettle additions through to late gift. This organic hop offers a unique aroma and flavour making it suitable for producing bigger more traditional style Lagers, especially Bohemian Pilsener. Excellent when employed in multiple additions from a single hop bill and sits well on the palate to balance speciality malt sweetness. An excellent variety for organic Belgian Ales and gives a real edge to organic Cask Bitter. It has no real disease problems (New Zealand is hop disease free). view less | |
| Organic Nugget | Castle Malting | Organic Nugget is a high alpha acids organic hop with a good aroma profile. It is good in organic Ales, Stout, Barley Wine. It has little visual reaction to infection with ring-spot virus and has moderate to good resistance to downy mildew. | |
| Organic Premiant | Castle Malting | Organic Premiant, known as medium strong, spicy, slightly hoppy variety, has a neutral bitterness and a low co-humulone content. It is characterized by a higher alpha acid content. Along with Sladek, Organic Premiant is used in Czech breweries for the sec...view more Organic Premiant, known as medium strong, spicy, slightly hoppy variety, has a neutral bitterness and a low co-humulone content. It is characterized by a higher alpha acid content. Along with Sladek, Organic Premiant is used in Czech breweries for the second hop addition. It is suggested to be used in organic Ales and Lagers. view less | |
| Organic Rakau | Castle Malting | Organic Rakau is a new and relatively unknown hop variety that is a unique offering from New Zealand. Bursting with a lot of the typical New Zealand fruity character with tropical aroma highlights of passionfruit, mango, and peach. An excellent organic ho...view more Organic Rakau is a new and relatively unknown hop variety that is a unique offering from New Zealand. Bursting with a lot of the typical New Zealand fruity character with tropical aroma highlights of passionfruit, mango, and peach. An excellent organic hop for late hop additions where a prominent hop character is desired in organic beers such as Pale Ales, ESB, and IPA's. Developed as a dual purpose organic hop delivering "soft" bitterness. Organic Rakau enjoys the relatively disease free environment of New Zealand, and has not been associated with any mildews or fungus. view less | |
| Organic Sladek | Castle Malting | Organic Sladek is characterized by a high share of beta fraction and high yield potential, with a nice aroma of mild and an excellent impact on hoppy taste and aroma of beer. It is a foremost variety for the second hopping of lager type beers (with Saaz u...view more Organic Sladek is characterized by a high share of beta fraction and high yield potential, with a nice aroma of mild and an excellent impact on hoppy taste and aroma of beer. It is a foremost variety for the second hopping of lager type beers (with Saaz used for the last hop addition). Some breweries use it also for third hop addition in case of non-premium beers. It is suggested to be used in organic Ales and Lagers. view less | |
| Organic Smaragd | Castle Malting | Organic Smaragd has a distinct fruity nose balanced with flowery hoppy notes, Smaragd is the European response to varieties like Simcoe and Amarillo. It has a more prominent nose than most European varieties, but the fruitiness is more subdued and the ove...view more Organic Smaragd has a distinct fruity nose balanced with flowery hoppy notes, Smaragd is the European response to varieties like Simcoe and Amarillo. It has a more prominent nose than most European varieties, but the fruitiness is more subdued and the overall impression is balanced and refined with a slight nuance of spice. The bitterness is of medium intensity allowing generous (but not excessive) use in the boil kettle. A good choice for dry hopping. The hints of lemon and orange marmalade work well with organic Belgian Pale Ales or organic Imperial Pilsner. view less | |
| Organic Sovereign | Castle Malting | Organic Sovereign is a new English hop cultivar, also known as TA200. Sovereign is considered to have similar characteristics to other English noble hop varieties, such as Fuggles. Its characteristics could be described as soft, earthy, and slightly flora...view more Organic Sovereign is a new English hop cultivar, also known as TA200. Sovereign is considered to have similar characteristics to other English noble hop varieties, such as Fuggles. Its characteristics could be described as soft, earthy, and slightly floral with an earthy, nutty pine aroma. It would be very at home in all organic English Ale styles and would be the highlight of an organic Bitter, ESB or English IPA. view less | |
| Organic Strisselspalt | Castle Malting | Organic Strisselspalt is a well accepted organic aroma hop; similar to Hersbrucker in brewing character. It is used in Pilsner, Lager and Wheat beers. Organic Strisselspalt originated in France and is susceptible to English and French wilt strains and not...view more Organic Strisselspalt is a well accepted organic aroma hop; similar to Hersbrucker in brewing character. It is used in Pilsner, Lager and Wheat beers. Organic Strisselspalt originated in France and is susceptible to English and French wilt strains and not resistant to downy mildew or powdery mildews. It is available in leaf form and type T90 pellets. view less | |
| Organic Tradition | Castle Malting | Organic Tradition is a close descendant of Hallertau Mittelfruh bred for disease resistance and larger yields. It is very refined with a sweet aroma, and used for aroma and flavor additions in Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat, Weizen. | |
| Organic Triskel | Castle Malting | Organic Triskel has an aroma similar to Strisselspalt, from which Organic Triskel inherited floral notes, but slightly fruitier. It has a high content of essential oils, which makes it suitable for late and dry hopping, and it has a pleasant and well-bala...view more Organic Triskel has an aroma similar to Strisselspalt, from which Organic Triskel inherited floral notes, but slightly fruitier. It has a high content of essential oils, which makes it suitable for late and dry hopping, and it has a pleasant and well-balanced bitter character. view less | |
| Organic Wakatu | Castle Malting | Organic Wakatu has a very restrained floral character which selectors say is atop an aroma of freshly-zested lime. These excellent brewing qualities carry right through from selection to the finished beer and it is due, in part to this ability that this h...view more Organic Wakatu has a very restrained floral character which selectors say is atop an aroma of freshly-zested lime. These excellent brewing qualities carry right through from selection to the finished beer and it is due, in part to this ability that this hop is selected by several major brewers internationally. It is a true dual purpose organic hop with enviable alpha:beta ratio. It also measures up on flavor scores as well as flavor stability trials. It is often used in International Premium Lagers. view less | |
| Pacific Gem | Castle Malting | Pacific Gem is a high alpha hop with a pleasant aroma and useful bitterness level of 13% alpha. Pacific Gem is very fruity with distinct berryfruit aroma that is prized by many brewers. There are no real disease problems associated with this variety. | |
| Pacific Gem (Organic) | Castle Malting | Pacific Gem (Organic) is a high alpha hop with a pleasant aroma and useful bitterness level of 13% alpha. It is very fruity with distinct berryfruit aroma that is prized by many brewers and it has no real disease problems. | |
| Pacific Jade | Castle Malting | Pacific Jade has an aroma described as “bold” as it delivers a herbal infusion of fresh citrus and crushed black pepper. Brewing trials have illustrated Pacific Jade as an excellent hop that delivers a pleasing soft bitterness matched to desirable aroma c...view more Pacific Jade has an aroma described as “bold” as it delivers a herbal infusion of fresh citrus and crushed black pepper. Brewing trials have illustrated Pacific Jade as an excellent hop that delivers a pleasing soft bitterness matched to desirable aroma characteristics and is good in ales and lagers. This variety has no real disease problems. view less | |
| Pacifica | Castle Malting | Pacifica displays classic Hallertau citrus and floral aroma character which selectors mark as a real standout. The aroma is supported by a generous oils profile making selection possible for several beer styles from this stylish hop. It is used in traditi...view more Pacifica displays classic Hallertau citrus and floral aroma character which selectors mark as a real standout. The aroma is supported by a generous oils profile making selection possible for several beer styles from this stylish hop. It is used in traditional German lager styles and is finding wider application in a new generation through the international craft market’s insatiable thirst for Pale Ale. This variety has no real disease problems. view less | |
| Palisade | Castle Malting | Palisade is used for its aromatic properties & moderate bittering and has a soft, clean finish with characteristics similar to Willamette. It is used in English-style Pale Ales. It originated in the US and has low susceptibility to powdery mildew, Podosph...view more Palisade is used for its aromatic properties & moderate bittering and has a soft, clean finish with characteristics similar to Willamette. It is used in English-style Pale Ales. It originated in the US and has low susceptibility to powdery mildew, Podosphaera. view less | |
| Perle | Castle Malting | Perle is a well-accepted aroma hop with a good combination of balanced bittering and highly acceptable aroma properties. It is used in Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Pilsner, Weizen, Ale, Alt, Kölsch, and Munich Helles. It has good to very good resistanc...view more Perle is a well-accepted aroma hop with a good combination of balanced bittering and highly acceptable aroma properties. It is used in Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Pilsner, Weizen, Ale, Alt, Kölsch, and Munich Helles. It has good to very good resistance to wilt and peronospora and average resistance to powdery mildew. view less | |
| Perle (Organic) | Castle Malting | Perle (Organic) is a well-accepted aroma hop with a good combination of balanced bittering and highly acceptable aroma properties. It is used in Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Pilsner, Weizen, Ale, Alt, Kölsch, and Munich Helles. It has good to very good...view more Perle (Organic) is a well-accepted aroma hop with a good combination of balanced bittering and highly acceptable aroma properties. It is used in Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Lager, Pilsner, Weizen, Ale, Alt, Kölsch, and Munich Helles. It has good to very good resistance to wilt and peronospora and average resistance to powdery mildew. view less | |
| Phoenix | Castle Malting | Phoenix has performed well as a replacement for high alpha or dual purpose hops early in the boil. Late hop additions for aroma have tended to be disappointing with only very mellow aromas coming through. From early storage trials onward, the stability of...view more Phoenix has performed well as a replacement for high alpha or dual purpose hops early in the boil. Late hop additions for aroma have tended to be disappointing with only very mellow aromas coming through. From early storage trials onward, the stability of the alpha acids in Phoenix are excellent. This variety is highly tolerant to wilt and resistant to powdery mildew but susceptible to downy mildew. view less | |
| Pilgrim | Castle Malting | Pilgrim originated in the UK and has good resistance to both powdery and downy mildew. It has shown to be the most wilt resistant variety to date and is a very high yielder. Early trial brews of Pilgrim show great promise; the high selinene content (c. 8....view more Pilgrim originated in the UK and has good resistance to both powdery and downy mildew. It has shown to be the most wilt resistant variety to date and is a very high yielder. Early trial brews of Pilgrim show great promise; the high selinene content (c. 8.6%) should enhance its brewing performance. It is good in all English-style beers. view less | |
| Pilot | Castle Malting | Pilot is a very new hop variety used for bittering. Developed by Charles Faram & Co., its character is mild, herbal and grassy with lemon hints. It is used in American and English Ales and is available in leaf and pellet form. | |
| Pioneer | Castle Malting | Pioneer is a variety that has proved to be quite unusual with a very pleasant, lemon, citrus aroma. Initial brews have proved to be very successful with very distinctive, hoppy characteristics. Pioneer is resistant to powdery mildew, and has moderate resi...view more Pioneer is a variety that has proved to be quite unusual with a very pleasant, lemon, citrus aroma. Initial brews have proved to be very successful with very distinctive, hoppy characteristics. Pioneer is resistant to powdery mildew, and has moderate resistance to vertcillium wilt and downy mildew. view less | |
| Polaris | Castle Malting | Polaris has a high oil content that guarantees an intense aroma with nuances of eucalyptus, peppermint, and citrus fruit. It is suited for use in top and bottom fermenting beers. The special fresh and fruity characteristic can be individually adjusted to ...view more Polaris has a high oil content that guarantees an intense aroma with nuances of eucalyptus, peppermint, and citrus fruit. It is suited for use in top and bottom fermenting beers. The special fresh and fruity characteristic can be individually adjusted to the existing taste profile of the beer. Polaris brewed beers are very impressive by their quality of bitterness, and the enhanced aroma profile. The special fruitiness of this hop can be worked out by dry-hopping. Typical beer styles that use this hop include lagers, ales, pale ales, IPAs. This variety is tolerant to wilt but susceptible to downy mildew, it has good resistance to powdery mildew. view less | |
| Premiant | Castle Malting | Premiant, known as medium strong, spicy, slightly hoppy variety, has a neutral bitterness and a low co-humulone content. It is characterized by a higher alpha acid content. Along with Sladek, Premiant is used in Czech breweries for the second hop addition...view more Premiant, known as medium strong, spicy, slightly hoppy variety, has a neutral bitterness and a low co-humulone content. It is characterized by a higher alpha acid content. Along with Sladek, Premiant is used in Czech breweries for the second hop addition. Beer styles suggestions: Ales and Lagers. view less | |
| Pride of Ringwood | Castle Malting | Pride of Ringwood is a high alpha cultivar with intensely woody, earthy and herbal aroma. Pride of Ringwood is a very well regarded high alpha Australian bred bitter variety with pleasant hop aroma. Not particularly suitable for aroma but effective as a b...view more Pride of Ringwood is a high alpha cultivar with intensely woody, earthy and herbal aroma. Pride of Ringwood is a very well regarded high alpha Australian bred bitter variety with pleasant hop aroma. Not particularly suitable for aroma but effective as a bittering hop. Pride of Ringwood imparts a unique “Australian” flavour to beers like Australian pales ales and lagers. view less | |
| Progress | Castle Malting | Progress has a similar flavor to Fuggle but slightly sweeter and usually providing a softer, more mellow bitterness. It is an acceptable, cost effective replacement for Fuggle. It is used in Ale, Bitter, ESB, and Porter. It originated in the UK and is tol...view more Progress has a similar flavor to Fuggle but slightly sweeter and usually providing a softer, more mellow bitterness. It is an acceptable, cost effective replacement for Fuggle. It is used in Ale, Bitter, ESB, and Porter. It originated in the UK and is tolerant to wilt and susceptible to both powdery and downy mildew. view less | |
| Rakau | Castle Malting | Rakau is a new and relatively unknown hop variety that is a unique offering from New Zealand. Bursting with a lot of the typical New Zealand fruity character with tropical aroma highlights of passionfruit, mango, and peach. An excellent hop for late hop a...view more Rakau is a new and relatively unknown hop variety that is a unique offering from New Zealand. Bursting with a lot of the typical New Zealand fruity character with tropical aroma highlights of passionfruit, mango, and peach. An excellent hop for late hop additions where a prominent hop character is desired in beers such as Pale Ales, ESB, and IPA's. Developed as a dual purpose hop delivering "soft" bitterness. Rakau enjoys the relatively disease free environment of New Zealand, and has not been associated with any mildews or fungus. view less | |
| Riwaka | Castle Malting | Riwaka is a real standout during selection especially when “rubbing up” the freshly kilned cones for aroma scores. Its powerful grapefruit “citrus” characters are literally breathtaking. This variety is typically seen to have higher than average oil, almo...view more Riwaka is a real standout during selection especially when “rubbing up” the freshly kilned cones for aroma scores. Its powerful grapefruit “citrus” characters are literally breathtaking. This variety is typically seen to have higher than average oil, almost double that of its Saazer parent. This variety is still suitable where traditional Saazer types would be employed and has no real disease problems (New Zealand is hop disease free). view less | |
| Saaz | Castle Malting | Saaz has a classical “noble” aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsner lager. It is used in Pilsner, Lagers and Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic and sometimes Bitter. It is a Czech aroma landrace variety selected in the are...view more Saaz has a classical “noble” aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsner lager. It is used in Pilsner, Lagers and Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic and sometimes Bitter. It is a Czech aroma landrace variety selected in the area of the same name with good resistance to wilt and average resistance to perenospora and powdery mildew. view less | |
| Saaz (Organic) | Castle Malting | Organic Saaz has a classical “noble” aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsner lager. It is used in Pilsner, Lagers, Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic and sometimes Bitter. It is a Czech aroma landrace variety selected in th...view more Organic Saaz has a classical “noble” aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsner lager. It is used in Pilsner, Lagers, Belgian-Style Ales, Lambic and sometimes Bitter. It is a Czech aroma landrace variety selected in the area of the same name. It has good resistance to wilt and average resistance to perenospora and powdery mildew. view less | |
| Santiam | Castle Malting | Santiam is a newly developed American aroma hop that contains noble hop characteristics. Is used in Lager, US Ales, Pilsner, Belgian Tripel and other Belgian-Styles, Kölsch, Bock, Munich Helles. It is resistant to downy mildew. | |
| Saphir | Castle Malting | Saphir has a very fine aroma variety, with average bitter value and storage. It is used in Pilsen, German Lagers, Belgian Whites. It originated in Germany and is a cross between two new varieties 83/17/20 and 80/56/6 bred in Hüll. It has very good resist...view more Saphir has a very fine aroma variety, with average bitter value and storage. It is used in Pilsen, German Lagers, Belgian Whites. It originated in Germany and is a cross between two new varieties 83/17/20 and 80/56/6 bred in Hüll. It has very good resistance to wilt, Good resistance to powdery mildew and to downy mildew. view less | |
| Saphir (Organic) | Castle Malting | Organic Saphir has a very fine aroma variety, with average bitter value and storage. It is used in Pilsen, German Lagers and Belgian Whites. It originated in Germany and is a cross between two new varieties 83/17/20 and 80/56/6 bred in Hüll. It has very ...view more Organic Saphir has a very fine aroma variety, with average bitter value and storage. It is used in Pilsen, German Lagers and Belgian Whites. It originated in Germany and is a cross between two new varieties 83/17/20 and 80/56/6 bred in Hüll. It has very good resistance to wilt, and good resistance to powdery mildew and to downy mildew. view less |
