Dual-purpose hops are a category of hops used in beer brewing that possess both bittering and aroma qualities. These versatile hops combine the attributes of high alpha acid levels, responsible for imparting bitterness, and essential oils that provide aroma and flavor, thus offering brewers the flexibility to use them at different stages of the brewing process.
In beer brewing, dual-purpose hops can be added during the boil for bittering, or later in the process as a flavor or aroma addition. The utilization of these hops allows brewers to create well-rounded and complex beers, as they can provide a balance of bitterness, flavor, and aroma in a single hop variety. Examples of popular dual-purpose hops include Cascade, Citra, and Simcoe, which are known for their distinct flavor profiles and have become staples in the craft brewing industry.
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Mosaic hops, a relatively recent addition to the world of brewing, have quickly become a favorite among homebrewers and craft breweries alike. Developed by the Hop Breeding Company in 2012, Mosaic is a unique hybrid of the Nugget and Simcoe hop varieties, which are both well-regarded for their distinct flavor profiles. The name "Mosaic" was chosen to reflect …
Nectaron, previously known as experimental hop HORT 4337, are a relatively new variety developed by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research and released in 2019. Nectaron is a daughter to Pacific Jade and a sister to Waimea. Known for its intense tropical fruit flavors, including notes of passionfruit, peach, and grapefruit, it also has a subtle spiciness that …
Chinook hops, a popular and versatile variety, originated in the United States, with its roots tracing back to the late 1980s. The result of a crossbreeding program developed by the USDA, this hop is a hybrid of the Petham Golding and a high alpha acid male variety. Named after the Chinook Native American tribe indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, Chinook …
Talus hops, previously known as HBC 692, is a relatively new hop variety that was first released in 2020 by the Hop Breeding Company. It is the result of a hybrid pollination of Sabro hops and open pollination. Talus hops are described as having strong citrus and tropical fruit flavors with notes of pink grapefruit, passionfruit, and a hint of …