Hops Emoji Guide to Aromatic and Bittering Potential
HOPS - Emoji Guide to Aromatic and Bittering Potential
by Gabe Jackson, The Beverage People
Legend of Aroma Emojis
The following emojis are used in this guide to express the aromatic characteristics of the hops we stock at The Beverage People.
Apple and pear.
Citrus as in orange, lemon, lime.
Floral as in roses, geraniums.
Tropical as in pineapple, mango, passionfruit.
Pine as in pine trees and other conifers.
Spices as in cloves, fresh pepper, spiced tea.
Herbal as in basil, mint, thyme, sage.
Grassy and Earthy.
Onion and Garlic.
Stone Fruits as in apricot, peach.
White wine grapes.
Melon as in honeydew.
Strawberry.
Hops List - Alphabetical
Amarillo®
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Aromatic Characteristics
Aromas of citrus, flowers and tropical fruit.
Aromatic Oil Content
1.5 - 1.9 ml/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
8 - 11%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Cascade
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Centennial
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Chinook
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Citra®
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Crystal
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of flowers, grass & earth, citrus and spices.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.8 - 2.1 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
2.5 - 4.5%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
CTZ - AKA Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus
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Dr. Rudi
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Ekuanot®
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El Dorado®
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Fuggle
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Galaxy
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Golding
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Aromatic Characteristics


Aromas of flowers, herbs and grass & earth.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.4 - 1 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
4 - 6%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Hallertauer Blanc
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of white grapes, citrus, tropical fruit and grass & earth.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.8 - 1.5 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
9 - 12%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Hallertauer - Hersbrucker and Mittelfruh (used interchangably)
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Aromatic Characteristics


Aromas of herbs, spices and flowers.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.5 - 1.3 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
2 - 5%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Huell Melon
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Idaho 7™
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Lemon Drop™
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Magnum
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Aromatic Characteristics


Aromas of herbs, spices and citrus.
Aromatic Oil Content
1.9 - 2.3mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
12 - 14%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Mosaic®
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of tropical fruit, pine, citrus and stone fruit.
Aromatic Oil Content
1 - 1.5 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
11.5 - 13.5%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Mount Hood
H42 - Pellets
Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of flowers, herbs, citrus and spices.
Aromatic Oil Content
1 - 1.7 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
4 - 8%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Moutere™
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, pine, and grass/hay.
Aromatic Oil Content
1.5 - 2.3mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
15 - 19.5%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Nelson Sauvin™
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of white grapes, tropical fruit, citrus and herbs.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.9 - 1.2 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
12 - 13%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Northern Brewer
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Aromatic Characteristics


Aromas of herbs, pine and grass & earth.
Aromatic Oil Content
1.5 - 2 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
8 -10%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Nugget
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of herbs, pine, citrus and flowers.
Aromatic Oil Content
1.5 - 3 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
9.5 - 14%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Perle
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Aromatic Characteristics


Aromas of herbs, flowers and spices.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.6 - 1.2mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
8 - 9%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Saaz
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of flowers, herbs, spices and earth & grass.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.4 - 0.8mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
2.5 - 4.5%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Sabro™
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Simcoe®
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of citrus, pine, grass & earth and herbs.
Aromatic Oil Content
2 - 2.5 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
12 - 14%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Sorachi Ace
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Aromatic Characteristics


Aromas of citrus, herbs and melon.
Aromatic Oil Content
1.5 - 3.0mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
11.0 - 16%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Strata®
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of tropical fruit, strawberry, melon, and dank herbs.
Aromatic Oil Content
2.3 - 3.5mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
11 - 15%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Styrian Golding
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of earth & grass, spices, herbs and flowers.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.5 - 1 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
3 - 6%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Tettnanger
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Aromatic Characteristics


Aromas of flowers, herbs and spices.
Aromatic Oil Content
0.4 - 1.1mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
3 - 6%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Wai-iti™
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Aromatic Characteristics

Aromas of stone fruit and citrus.
Aromatic Oil Content
1.4 - 1.8 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
2.5 - 3.5%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Waimea™
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Aromatic Characteristics

Aromas of pine and citrus.
Aromatic Oil Content
1.8 - 2.3mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
16 - 19%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Warrior®
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Aromatic Characteristics



Aromas of citrus, pine, herbs and spices.
Aromatic Oil Content
1 - 2 mL/100g
Bittering Potential (alpha acid %)
14.5 - 18%
Good for Bittering?
Yes
Willamette
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