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Complex and subtle floral and herbal characteristics. Typical Alpha Acid: 5.6% 7.3%.

Topaz™ is a rare gem. Cultivar Number TC-85-70 Topaz™ is down to earth or bright and breezy, depending on how you apply her in your brew. Dry hopping with Topaz ™ results in resinous, grassy flavours; however, with later additions and in higher gravity brews, her true flavour qualities really begin to shine, as her pleasant, light tropical fruit (some say lychee) flavours become more pronounced. When ranked among other single hop beers by tasters at Brau 2012, Topaz™ was the most preferred. Pedigree: Topaz™ was an undiscovered gem for some time. A child of the 80s, born in the pursuit of high yields of alpha acid, the progeny was a big robust plant with a superb aroma, grown commercially for many years purely for alpha acid production. However she really started to shine at trade shows during 2007 and 2008, where brewing experts and novices alike were drawn to her superb aroma and consistently rated Topaz™ top-hop. Topaz™ was then presented to brewers for further...

Australian Vic Secret™ Alpha Acid Range % 14 - 17 Beta Acid Range % 6.1 - 7.8 Co-Humulone as % of Alpha 51 - 56 Total Oil mL/100 g 2.2 - 2.8 A whirlpool and dry-hop specialist with clean passionfruit and pineapple overtones. SKU: HVIC0044 Breeding/Development: Developed from a seedling bred in Victoria, Australia in 2000 and known initially as Cultivar #00-207-013, Vic Secret™ shares parentage with Topaz. It was released for commercial production in 2013. Brewing Application: Used mostly for aroma, specifically as a whirlpool and dry hop. In trials, late kettle additions were found to emphasize earthy aspects with little fruit, while whirlpool and dry hop additions will maximize impact of its high myrcene fraction. Sensory: Clean and bright tropical character (passionfruit, pineapple) with supporting notes of fresh herbs and pine needles. Similar to Galaxy but lighter and less dominating. Botanical Classification: Family: Cannabaceae Genus: Humulus Species: Lupulus Maturity:...

Kazbek Hops Czech Kazbek Hop Profile Kazbek hops were developed in the Czech Republic and were the first aroma variety in a wave of new releases. Kazbek was officially released in 2008, but the cross for Kazbek hops was actually made back in 1984 when a wild Russian variety was crossed with the daughter of Saaz and Northern Brewer. It is named after one of the highest mountains in the Caucasus Range. Kazbek hops brew up as a "Super Saaz" of sorts. It is bigger with aromas of citrus, sweet fruits, and berries, but still has that classic noble spice. Kazbek Hop Data Alpha Acids* 5.0 - 8.0 % Beta Acids 4.0 - 6.0 % Total Oil 0.9 - 1.8 ml/100g Myrcene 40 - 55 % of total oil Linalool 0.3 - 0.5 % of total oil 0.13 lb

Premiant, meaning prized or prize-winning, is moderately bittering with a low cohumulone ratio. This makes it an ideal neutral bittering agent, especially for Pilsners. Released in 1996, it is a descendant of Northern Brewer and often employed by brewers in Belgian Pilsners and is also well suited to Belgian, French and German Ales as well. This versatility is perhaps one reason that breweries dabbling in Czech or Belgian styles have a strong preference for Premiant. Also Known As Czech Premiant Characteristics Neutral bittering, slightly spicy Purpose Aroma Alpha Acid Composition 8%-12.5% Beta Acid Composition 4.5%-8% Co-Humulone Composition 22%-23% Country Czechia Cone Size Cone Density Seasonal Maturity Early Yield Amount 2000-2300 kg/hectare (1784-2052 lbs/acre) Growth Rate Resistant to Tolerant to downy and powdery mildew Susceptible to Storability Ease of Harvest Total Oil Composition 1.1-1.8 mL/100g Myrcene Oil Composition 35%-50% Humulene Oil Composition 25%-35% Caryophyllene...

Czech Saaz 3% Alpha Saaz is the famous aroma landrace variety originating in the Czech area of the same name. It has very mild, pleasant noble hoppy notes perfectly suited for and defines the Czech-style pilsner beers. Aroma Classic noble aroma hop with a storied tradition associated with classic pilsner beer. Czech Saaz Historical Brewing Value Ranges: Alpha Acids* 2.0 - 6.0 % Beta Acids 4.5 - 8.0 % Cohumulone 23 - 26 % of alpha acids Total Oil 0.4 - 1.0 ml/100g Myrcene 25 - 40 % of total oil Humulene 15 - 25 % of total oil Caryophyllene 10 - 12 % of total oil Farnesene 14 - 20 % of total oil

Czech Saaz 3% Alpha Saaz is the famous aroma landrace variety originating in the Czech area of the same name. It has very mild, pleasant noble hoppy notes perfectly suited for and defines the Czech-style pilsner beers. Aroma Classic noble aroma hop with a storied tradition associated with classic pilsner beer. Czech Saaz Historical Brewing Value Ranges: Alpha Acids* 2.0 - 6.0 % Beta Acids 4.5 - 8.0 % Cohumulone 23 - 26 % of alpha acids Total Oil 0.4 - 1.0 ml/100g Myrcene 25 - 40 % of total oil Humulene 15 - 25 % of total oil Caryophyllene 10 - 12 % of total oil Farnesene 14 - 20 % of total oil

Premiant, meaning prized or prize-winning, is moderately bittering with a low cohumulone ratio. This makes it an ideal neutral bittering agent, especially for Pilsners. Released in 1996, it is a descendant of Northern Brewer and often employed by brewers in Belgian Pilsners and is also well suited to Belgian, French and German Ales as well. This versatility is perhaps one reason that breweries dabbling in Czech or Belgian styles have a strong preference for Premiant. Also Known As Czech Premiant Characteristics Neutral bittering, slightly spicy Purpose Aroma Alpha Acid Composition 8%-12.5% Beta Acid Composition 4.5%-8% Co-Humulone Composition 22%-23% Country Czechia Cone Size Cone Density Seasonal Maturity Early Yield Amount 2000-2300 kg/hectare (1784-2052 lbs/acre) Growth Rate Resistant to Tolerant to downy and powdery mildew Susceptible to Storability Ease of Harvest Total Oil Composition 1.1-1.8 mL/100g Myrcene Oil Composition 35%-50% Humulene Oil Composition 25%-35% Caryophyllene...

French Strissel Spalt Hop Profile Strisselspalt hops are a premium aroma hop of the Alsace area of France near Strasbourg with a medium intensity, pleasant hoppy aroma. It is of the continental Europe noble-aroma type with low cohumulone and typically very low alpha acids content. Pedigree European Land Variety Aroma Medium intense pleasant herbal aroma. Alpha Acids* 1.8 - 2.5 % Beta Acids 3.0 - 6.0 % Cohumulone 22 - 25 % of alpha acids Total Oil 0.6 - 0.8 ml/100g Myrcene 35 - 52 % of total oil Humulene 15 - 25 % of total oil Caryophyllene 8 - 10 % of total oil Farnesene < 1 % of total oil A very mild hop with hoppy, black currant character, Strisselspalt Hops are one of the few varieties from France, essential in the production of classic Belgian and French ales. With a typical alpha of 2.0-3.5%, these authentic French Strisselspalt pellet hops are just the thing for making Saison or Biere de Garde.