Hops

Presently, we are growing four varieties of hops:

Cascade

(alpha acid: 4.5-6.0% / beta acid: 5.0-7.0%)

A very popular U.S. hop variety, with a moderate bitterness level and bold, floral, citrusy aroma and flavour. Cascade is often used in highly hopped West Coast ales that have a citrus-floral hop character.

Northern Brewer

(alpha acid 8-10% / beta acid: 4.0-6.0%)

A strong fragrant hop with a rich rough-hewn flavor and aroma, ideal for steam-style beers and ales. Northern Brewer has a unique mint-like evergreen flavor.

Tettnanger

(alpha acid: 4.0-5.0% / beta acid: 3.5-4.5%)

Tettnanger is a dual use hops that is regarded as a noble variety. It is comparable to Saaz hops in many ways, and has a clean bitterness character coming from its low alpha acid content.

Willamette

(alpha acid: 4.0-6.0% / beta acid: 3.5-4.5%)

A variation on English Fuggle hops grown in Oregon and Washington. Willamette has a delicate peppery herbaceous spice that has both fruit and floral essence. An excellent aromatic hops for ales and lagers.