Hops with Musty Flavor

Musty flavor is a characteristic of certain hop varieties and is often described as having a damp, earthy, or moldy taste. This flavor can be desirable in some styles of beer, such as Belgian ales, English porters and stouts, German lagers, and American wheat beers. Musty flavors can also come from aging beer on wood, which can add complexity to the flavor profile. While musty flavors are not always desirable in all beer styles, they can be used to create unique and interesting flavors.

Other descriptors going with Musty:

Strata Hops

Recipes:
1,697
Purpose:
Aroma
Alpha:
High
Origin:
🇺🇸 United States
Artistic drawing of hop cones

Strata hops, previously known as "X-331," are an intriguing and relatively new hop variety that was first introduced by Indie Hops and Oregon State University's Aroma Hop Breeding Program. Developed from an open-pollinated Perle mother, Strata was born from a desire to create a hop variety that showcased distinct and exceptional aroma characteristics. With a diverse genetic background, Strata has …

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