Hops for Beer Brewing
Hops are the essence of beer brewing. They are the tiny cone-shaped flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant. Hops provide both bitterness (IBUs) and a wide variety of flavor to numerous beer styles. Each variety of hop produces a different ratio of Alpha Acids, Beta Acids, and other flavor compounds that are desirable in brewing beer. Floral, Citrus, Spicy, or Fruity qualities are just some of the flavors and aromas made possible with different varieties of hops. In fact, many popular beer styles today are brewed to feature specific hop flavors. Currently, there is a wide assortment of hop varieties that provide an endless palette for experimenting with your beer brewing.
Hops can be added to your beer at any time, whether in a boil addition or Dry Hopping in the fermenter. Additionally, the natural preservative qualities of hops help the beer remain stable over time. We have dozens of different and unique hops for brewing - domestic, imported, pellet hops, and whole leaf hops. We also offer resources for growing your own hop rhizomes.
Our brewing hops are pelletized for freshness, then nitrogen flushed to eliminate any remaining oxygen, before being sealed in a light-proof bag.
Our Primary Aroma/Flavor Filter allows you to easily find hops based on specific aroma and flavor characteristics. Categories include floral (rose, lavender), citrus (grapefruit, lemon), berries & currants (strawberry, blackberry), herbal (basil, thyme), spicy (black pepper, cinnamon), and more. These filters help you select the perfect hops to match your beer's desired profile. Whether you're brewing a bold IPA or a delicate lager, these filters help streamline your search, ensuring you brew your best beer every time.
Full list of flavor descriptors:
- Floral: Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, Lilac, Lavender, Lilly, Chamomile, Apple Blossom, Elderflower, Carnation, Hibiscus
- Berries & Currants: Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Black Currant (Catty), Red Currant
- Herbal: Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley, Tarragon, Dill, Fennel, Green/Black/Mate Tea, Cannabis
- Citrus: Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Lime, Tangerine, Pomelo, Bergamot, Lemongrass, Ginger
- Cream Caramel: Cream, Butter, Yogurt, Honey, Caramel, Toffee, Coffee, Chocolate, Vanilla, Coconut, Tonka
- Spicy: Black Pepper, Chile Pepper, Curry, Juniper, Aniseed, Licorice, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Gingerbread, Fennel Seed, Cardamom
- Sweet Fruit: Peach, Apricot, Mango, Passion Fruit, Lychee, Guava, Pineapple, Melon (Water-, Honeydew, Cantaloupe), Banana, Cherry, Plum, Dried Fruit, Kiwi
- Woody Aromatic: Pine, Oak, Cedar, Resin, Barrel, Leather, Tobacco, Incense, Myrrh, Woodruff, Cognac, Earthy
- Green-Grassy: Fresh Cut Grass, Hay, Tomato Leaf, Cucumber, Green Pepper, Nettle, Seaweed
- Green Fruit: Pear, Apple, Quince, White Wine Grapes, Gooseberry
- Menthol: Mint, Menthol, Camphor, Sage, Eucalyptus, Lemon Balm, Tea Tree, Wintergreen
- Vegetal: Celery, Carrot, Onion, Garlic, Cabbage, Leek, Artichoke, Radish
Check out our Video Course - Ingredient Series: Hops for in-depth info on Hops.
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Phantasm Thiol Powder - 2.5 oz
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View full detailsIngredient Series: Hops - Video Course
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View full detailsNectaron Hops Pellets 1 oz
Introducing Nectaron® Hop Pellets - a unique and versatile hop with a powerful tropical aroma that is sure to impress. Delighting the senses with h...
View full detailsCascade Hops Pellets 1 oz
Cascade: the hop that started it all. A true American invention, Cascade was bred in Oregon and eventually spread throughout the country. It can be...
View full detailsCitra® Hops Pellets 1 oz
Since its release in 2008, Citra has been one of the most recognized and used flavor and aroma hops by craft brewers and homebrewers alike. Notable...
View full detailsHallertau Hops Pellets 1 oz
Hallertau typical alpha acid: 3.0-5.0%. Hallertau is considered a Noble German hop with a mild aroma, slightly fruity and spicy, flowery, and even ...
View full detailsEast Kent Goldings (EKG) Hops Pellets 1 oz
Also known as EKG hops, or East Kent Goldings Hops, it doesn't get much more traditional that this. Typical alpha: 4.0-5.5%. Quintessential Englis...
View full detailsCentennial Hops Pellets 1 oz
A very popular American bittering hop, Centennial is also widely used for late additions and dry hopping. With a typical alpha of 9.0-12.0%, Centen...
View full detailsMosaic® Hops Pellets 1 oz
A new dual-purpose hop, bred from Simcoe®, formerly known as HBC 369, this is the latest experimental variety to "go pro" and become a full commerc...
View full detailsAmarillo® Hops Pellets 1 oz
Floral, tropical, and citrus. Excellent flavor/aroma hop for American ales. Typical alpha: 6.0-9.0%. AMARILLO® is a trademark owned by Virgil Gamac...
View full detailsSimcoe® Hops Pellets 1 oz
Simcoe® Hops have a typical alpha of 12-14%. This dual purpose hop has funky pine character, making it synonymous with American IPA. A high-alpha h...
View full detailsWillamette Hops Pellets 1 oz
This very popular aroma hop provides an earthy, spicy character to your home brewed English or American ales. Typical alpha: 4.0-6.0%. American-gr...
View full detailsSaaz Hops Pellets 1 oz - Czech
Typical alpha: 2.0-5.0%. Delicate floral aroma. Required for Bohemian Pilsners, appropriate for other lager styles and Belgian ales. Signature arom...
View full detailsChinook Hops Pellets 1 oz
Chinook Pellet Hops provide a spicy, piney flavor with high alpha, used for bittering and late additions in American ales. Typical alpha: 11.0-13....
View full detailsColumbus Hops Pellets 1 oz (CTZ Hops Pellets 1 oz)
Dual purpose hop with intense earthy and faint citrus character. Use in American ales. Often referred to as CTZ hops, CTZ stands for Columbus, Toma...
View full detailsGalaxy Hops Pellets 1 oz
Galaxy hops: the true star of citrus. Raised and introduced in Australia in 2014, this hop hit the ground running in the US in 2011 and blew beer-m...
View full detailsFuggle Hops Pellets 1 oz - UK
Typical alpha: 3-5%. Wonderful earthy, pipe-tobacco, floral character. Classic hop for any English beers: pale ale, brown ale, porter, stout..
Magnum Hops Pellets 1 oz - US
A high-alpha hop with clean, neutral bitterness, US Magnum Hop Pellets can be used in almost any recipe. With a typical alpha of 13.0-15.0%, Magnum...
View full detailsTettnang Hops Pellets 1 oz - Germany
Typical alpha: 3.5-5.5%. German noble hop, appropriate for any lager and German ales and wheat beers. Distinctive spicy, fruity aroma and flavor.
Styrian Goldings Hops Pellets 1 oz
Typical alpha: 4.5-6.0%. Spicy aroma with sweet/earthy edge. Kettle and dry hop additions for UK and Belgian ales.
Northern Brewer Hops Pellets 1 oz - US
Northern Brewer hops are dual purpose with unique woody, minty notes. This is the signature hop of California Commons.With a typical alpha of 8-10%...
View full detailsNugget Hops Pellets 1 oz
A very popular high-alpha hop giving clean bitterness and delicate herbal aroma. Versatile! With a typical alpha: 9.0-11.0%. Quite heavy and herbal...
View full detailsFuggle Hops Pellets 1 oz - US
Typical alpha: 4.5 - 5.0%. Mild, woodsy and herbal aroma hop. Late additions for English and American ales. US-grown version of the classic English...
View full detailsWarrior® Hops Pellets 1 oz
Warrior hops provide intense bittering and a mild citrus-spice aroma. Use in any hoppy American ale. Typical alpha: 14.0-16.0%. Super-high alpha ho...
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