Hops with Boysenberry Flavor

Boysenberry as a hop descriptor refers to a dark, jammy mixed-berry character - somewhere between raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry - often with a slightly tart, juicy edge. It's part of the broader "red/purple berry" spectrum that can also suggest currant, black cherry, or berry jam, and typically comes from modern fruit-forward hops (e.g. some US and New Zealand varieties) used late in the boil, whirlpool, or dry hop.

This flavor is most desirable in hop-driven styles where fruit notes are welcome: New England IPAs, modern American IPAs and Pale Ales, hoppy blondes, and some sour or mixed-fermentation beers where the berry note can layer with lactic acidity. It can also work in fruit beers or Pastry Stouts as a hop accent that echoes real berry additions, but it's usually less appropriate in very clean, classic lagers or traditional English/continental ales where spicy, floral, or herbal hop profiles are preferred.