HOPS

Hops add three important elements to your beer. Characteristic bitterness and aroma are probably the best known but hops also act as a preservative by killing fungus during the boil that would otherwise spoil the beer. Many different hops are used at various times during and after the boil depending on the recipe. Some hops are better for bittering or aroma and some are good for both. The descriptions and suggestions that follow are just that, suggestions. Feel free to experiment after you get some experience with a variety of hops.

We are pleased to offer a wide selection of whole leaf hops. Vacuum packed for freshness, our hops are sure to satisfy all your brewing needs. Along with a short description of each type of hop is its average alpha acid content. This gives a level of bitterness contained in the variety. The higher the percentage, the higher the bitterness. Our hops are offered in 2 or 4oz. packages. Choose from the following:

Cascade (#400): An excellent all purpose hop. In other words it is a good choice for both bittering and finishing a variety of beers. Has a nice citrus like aroma. 5% to 6.5%alpha.
2oz. ......... $1.75
4oz. ......... $3.00

Chinook (#401): A bitter hop with a smoky aroma. Ideal for stouts, dark ales and stronger lagers. 11% to 12.5%alpha
2oz. ......... $1.75
4oz. ......... $3.00

Willamette (#402): A popular spicy aromatic hop. Low in bitterness. 5% to 6% alpha.
2oz. ......... $1.75
4oz. ......... $3.00

Mt. Hood (#403): An aromatic hop similar to German Hallertauer. Good for dry-hopping and finishing and fine choice for many lagers. 4% to 5% alpha.
2oz. ......... $2.00
4oz. ......... $3.50

Northern Brewer (#404): Strong flavor and fragrant hop. Aids in good head retention.Ideal for bittering and finishing in stouts and dark ales. 7.5% to 8.5% alpha.
2oz. ......... $2.00
4oz. ......... $3.50

Tettnanger (#405): Mild hop with exceptional aroma. An ideal hop for use in fruit, wheat and lager beers. 3% to 5% alpha.
2oz. ......... $2.25
4oz. ......... $4.00

Hallertauer (#406): A classic German style lager hop. Low in bitterness with a fine aroma.
2oz. ......... $2.25
4oz. ......... $4.00

Kent Golding (#407): An excellent finishing hop for ales and bitters. Its spicy aroma and flavor make it especially good to use in pale ales. 4.5% to 5.5% alpha.
2oz. ......... $2.75
4oz. ......... $5.00

Saaz (#408): This Czechoslovakian hop is the one to use when making a traditional pilsner. Low in bitterness and full of flavor. 3.5% to 6% alpha.
2oz. ......... $2.50
4oz. ......... $4.50

Here is a short explanation of some Hop Buzz Words. Bittering / Boiling / Flavoring Hops-> Generally kept in for most if not all of the boil to extract all of the bitter oils from the hops.
Finishing / Aroma Hops-> These are added for a short period of time at the end of the boil as to not lose the fragrance of the hop.
Dry Hopping-> Adding hops to the fermentation bucket in order to gain hop aroma without losing any to the boil.
Head Retention-> This is how well your beer holds that foamy head of carbonation bubbles when poured into a glass. This is an important characteristic for many brewers.

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