Hops
Every hop variety named by a 2026 medal beer or published for a US hop farm, with how many medal beers and medals use it. Open a variety for its data, its aroma, its acreage by state, and the farms that grow it.
Hop Farms2026 Winners
- Hop Varieties on Record
- 98
- Varieties in Medal Beers
- 71
- In the 2026 medal beers
- Hop Farms on Record
- 110
Counts cover the 2026 medal beers whose hops are on record. A beer whose hops no source publishes is not counted. Select a column header to sort.
Hop Profile Cards
Mosaic
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 11.5 to 13.5%
- Oils
- 1 to 1.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 3,488 acres in 2025, 3 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 31
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
Tangerine, lime, peach, passion fruit, blueberry
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Citra
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 11 to 13%
- Oils
- 2.2 to 2.8 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 7,581 acres in 2025, 3 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 18
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
Mango, grapefruit flesh, lime zest
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Simcoe
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 12 to 14%
- Oils
- 2 to 2.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 3,490 acres in 2025, 3 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 14
- Breeder
- Yakima Chief Ranches
Aroma
Citrus and unique pine-like
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Hallertauer Mittelfruh
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 3 to 5.5%
- Oils
- 0.7 to 1.3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 44 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 13
- Breeder
- German landrace
Aroma
Sage, rosemary, lavender, pine
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Saaz
- Origin Country
- Czechia
- Alpha Acid
- 2.5 to 4.5%
- Oils
- 0.4 to 0.8 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 84 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 12
- Breeder
- Czech landrace, cultivated into nine clones since 1952 (John I. Haas sheet)
Aroma
Bergamot, honey, woody, chamomile tea, spicy
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Cascade
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 4.5 to 7%
- Oils
- 0.7 to 1.4 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 2,206 acres in 2025, 2 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 8
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program at Oregon State University
Aroma
Floral, grapefruit, pine resin
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Chinook
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 12 to 14%
- Oils
- 1.7 to 2.7 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 1,057 acres in 2025, 2 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 8
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program in Washington State
Aroma
Grapefruit, apricot, pine resin, juniper
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Krush
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 10.1 to 14.1%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 331 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 8
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
ripe tropical fruits like mango and guava as well as rich stone fruits like peach
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Nectaron
- Origin Country
- New Zealand
- Alpha Acid
- 10.5 to 11.5%
- Oils
- 1.6 to 1.9 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 8
- Breeder
- New Zealand Hops Ltd with Plant & Food Research
Aroma
grapefruit, ripe tropical fruit, and juicy peach
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Nelson Sauvin
- Origin Country
- New Zealand
- Alpha Acid
- 12 to 13%
- Oils
- 1 to 1.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 7
- Breeder
- HortResearch (now Plant & Food Research) hop breeding program
Aroma
White wine, gooseberry, grapefruit, mango, lychee, melon
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Riwaka
- Origin Country
- New Zealand
- Alpha Acid
- 4.5 to 6.5%
- Oils
- 1 to 1.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 5
- Breeder
- Plant & Food Research hop breeding program (New Zealand)
Aroma
Passion fruit, citrus, grapefruit
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Amarillo
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 8 to 11%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 1.9 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 1,874 acres in 2025, 3 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 4
- Breeder
- Virgil Gamache Farms (Washington State)
Aroma
Tangerine, lemon, apricot, melon, wild flowers
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Callista
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 2 to 5%
- Oils
- 1.4 to 2.1 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 4
- Breeder
- Hüll Hop Research Center (Germany)
Aroma
Strawberry, orange, passion fruit, pear, caramel
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Centennial
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 9.5 to 11.5%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 2.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 2,539 acres in 2025, 2 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 4
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program at Washington State University
Aroma
Orange, lime, cherry, pine resin, orange blossom
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Sterling
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 6 to 9%
- Oils
- 1.3 to 1.9 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 44 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 4
- Breeder
- Not stated on the John I. Haas sheet
Aroma
Tarragon, orange blossom, lemon pepper
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Tettnang
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 2.5 to 5.5%
- Oils
- 0.5 to 0.9 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 4
- Breeder
- Traditional Lake Constance landrace of the Saaz group
Aroma
Lily of the valley, cognac, chocolate, bergamot
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Columbus
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 15 to 17%
- Oils
- 2.5 to 3.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 3
- Breeder
- Not stated on the John I. Haas sheet
Aroma
Lemon, black pepper, green onion, mango
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Hersbrucker
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 1.5 to 4%
- Oils
- 0.5 to 1 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 3
- Breeder
- Traditional German variety from the Hersbrucker growing area
Aroma
Lemon balm, orange, black tea, marjoram
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Motueka
- Origin Country
- New Zealand
- Alpha Acid
- 6.5 to 7.5%
- Oils
- 0.6 to 1 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 3
- Breeder
- HortResearch (now Plant & Food Research) hop breeding program
Aroma
Lime Zest, Stone Fruits, Lemongrass, Banana, Basil
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Perle
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 9%
- Oils
- 0.5 to 1.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 3
- Breeder
- German breeding program (John I. Haas sheet does not name the institute)
Aroma
Marjoram, peppermint, lime, pear
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Saphir
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 2 to 4.5%
- Oils
- 0.8 to 1.4 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 3
- Breeder
- Hüll Hop Research Center (Germany)
Aroma
Juniper, lemongrass, bergamot, strawberry, black tea
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Bravo
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 14 to 17%
- Oils
- 1.6 to 2.4 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 114 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- Hopsteiner breeding program
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El Dorado
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 13 to 17%
- Oils
- 2.5 to 3.3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 434 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- CLS Farms, LLC (Moxee, Washington)
Aroma
Pear, watermelon, apricot, wintergreen, mandarin
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Fuggle
- Origin Country
- England
- Alpha Acid
- 3 to 6%
- Oils
- 0.7 to 1.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- English seedling selection
Aroma
mild, grassy, mint, earthy
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Galaxy
- Origin Country
- Australia
- Alpha Acid
- 15.9 to 19.8%
- Oils
- 2.6 to 3.3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- Hop Products Australia (Tasmania and Victoria)
Aroma
Passionfruit, Peach, Orange, Lemon
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Hallertauer Tradition
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 7%
- Oils
- 0.5 to 1 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- Hüll Hop Research Center (Germany)
Aroma
Apricot, peach, cassis, orange
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Lemondrop
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 5 to 7%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- Hopsteiner breeding program
Aroma
lemon, green tea, light melon
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Nugget
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 11.5 to 14%
- Oils
- 0.9 to 1.3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 157 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program at Oregon State University
Aroma
Fresh-crushed herbs, grapefruit zest, stone fruit, pineapple, resin
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Peacharine
- Origin Country
- New Zealand
- Alpha Acid
- 9 to 9%
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- Not Found
Aroma
Peach, Light Tropical, Lemon
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Strata
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 12.1 to 12.1%
- Oils
- 2.3 to 3.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 326 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- Indie Hops (Oregon)
Aroma
Melon, bubblegum, strawberries, fresh-rubbed sage
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Willamette
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 6%
- Oils
- 1 to 1.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 584 acres in 2025, 3 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 2
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program in Oregon
Aroma
Cedar, incense, anise, marjoram
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Adeena
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Aged whole cone hops
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Alchemy
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Anchovy
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 12.6 to 12.6%
- Oils
- 1.6 to 1.6 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Segal Ranch (Yakima Valley, Washington)
Aroma
Watermelon, Raspberry, Pine
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Ariana
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 9.7 to 9.7%
- Oils
- 1.3 to 1.3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hop Research Center Hüll
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Azacca
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 14 to 16%
- Oils
- 1.6 to 2.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 367 acres in 2024, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Association for the Development of Hop Agronomy (ADHA), Yakima Valley
Aroma
Ripe mango, papaya, pineapple, Valencia orange, grapefruit, pine resin, fresh grass
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Barbe Rouge
- Origin Country
- France
- Alpha Acid
- 7.5 to 9.5%
- Oils
- 1.8 to 2.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Comptoir Agricole breeding program (R&D Alsace)
Aroma
Red fruits, strawberry, bubble gum
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BRU-1
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 13 to 15%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Brulotte Farms (Toppenish, Washington)
Aroma
Pineapple, Pear, Apple, Fresh Cut Grass
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Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 15 to 17%
- Oils
- 2.5 to 3.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 4,890 acres in 2025, 2 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not stated on the John I. Haas sheet
Aroma
Lemon, black pepper, green onion, mango
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Crystal
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 6%
- Oils
- 0.8 to 2.1 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 160 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program
Aroma
Cedar, myrrh, chamomile, nutmeg
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Czech hops
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Dolcita
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 10 to 12%
- Oils
- 1.3 to 2.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
Peach, pineapple, orange, crème-caramel
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Dried hops
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not Found
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East Kent Goldings
- Origin Country
- England
- Alpha Acid
- 5 to 8%
- Oils
- 0.4 to 0.8 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- English landrace grown in East Kent since 1838
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Eclipse
- Origin Country
- Australia
- Alpha Acid
- 17.4 to 19.1%
- Oils
- 2.5 to 3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hop Products Australia (Tasmania and Victoria)
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Ekuanot
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 14.5 to 15.5%
- Oils
- 2.5 to 4.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 316 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
Green pepper, papaya, lime, apple blossom
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Enigma
- Origin Country
- Australia
- Alpha Acid
- 17.9 to 19.5%
- Oils
- 3 to 3.7 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hop Products Australia (Tasmania)
Aroma
White Grape, Cantaloupe, Redcurrant, Raspberry
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Falconer's Flight
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Hallertau Blanc
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 9 to 11%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 1.8 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hüll Hop Research Center (Germany)
Aroma
White grapes, cassis, lemongrass, grapefruit
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Hallertauer Magnum
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 11 to 16%
- Oils
- 1.6 to 2.6 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hüll Hop Research Center (Germany)
Aroma
Lemon, green pepper, spearmint, apple
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Hop extract
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Hüll Melon
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 7 to 8%
- Oils
- 0.8 to 2.1 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hüll Hop Research Center (Germany)
Aroma
Melon, peach tea, strawberry, geranium, aniseed
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Idaho 7
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 13 to 15%
- Oils
- 1 to 1.6 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 410 acres in 2025, 2 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Jackson Hop Farm (Wilder, Idaho)
Aroma
Guava, apricot, pine resin, lemon, orange pith
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Liberty
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 3 to 5%
- Oils
- 0.6 to 1.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 25 acres in 2024, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program at Oregon State University
Aroma
Delicate floral, lemon, myrrh
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Loral
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 10 to 12%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 2.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 106 acres in 2024, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
Violet, lily, fennel frond, lemon
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Lorien
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 5.5%
- Oils
- 1.8 to 2.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Indie Hops (Oregon)
Aroma
Citrus zest, fresh melon, mixed wildflowers, a hint of cinnamon spice
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Mandarina Bavaria
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 7 to 10%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 2.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hüll Hop Research Center (Germany)
Aroma
Lime, lemon, pineapple, strawberry, cassis
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Millennium
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 14.5 to 16.5%
- Oils
- 1.8 to 2.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- John I. Haas breeding program
Aroma
Mild, somewhat pungent
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Mt. Hood
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 7%
- Oils
- 1.2 to 1.7 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 169 acres in 2025, 2 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program in Oregon
Aroma
Juniper, tarragon, lemongrass
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Noble hops
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Northern Brewer
- Origin Country
- England
- Alpha Acid
- 8 to 10%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 58 acres in 2021, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- English breeding; grown in the U.S., U.K. and Germany
Aroma
Pine, tobacco, lemon balm
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Rakau
- Origin Country
- New Zealand
- Alpha Acid
- 10 to 12%
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- HortResearch (now Plant & Food Research)
Aroma
a range of stone fruit aromatics
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Ramosa
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Segal Ranch (Yakima Valley, Washington)
Aroma
pineapple, mango, and fresh-cut melon
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Spalter Select
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 3 to 6.5%
- Oils
- 0.6 to 0.9 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hüll Hop Research Center breeding stock (Germany)
Aroma
Citrus, woody, black tea, chamomile blossoms
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Styrian Golding
- Origin Country
- Slovenia
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 7%
- Oils
- 0.3 to 0.9 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Slovenia (Hopsteiner sheet describes the Celeia line; the institute is not named on the sheet)
Aroma
lemon, green tea, herbal
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Superdelic
- Origin Country
- New Zealand
- Alpha Acid
- 9 to 10.5%
- Oils
- 1.3 to 2.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- New Zealand Hops Ltd with Plant & Food Research
Aroma
Citrus, berry fruit, tropical fruit, candy/lolly
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US Tettnang
- Origin Country
- Germany
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 5%
- Oils
- 0.5 to 1 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Traditional German landrace grown in the U.S. (Yakima Valley Hops)
Aroma
Blend of mixed herbs and flowers with a tinge of spice
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Vanguard
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 6%
- Oils
- 0.8 to 1.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Hopsteiner marketing; breeding program not stated
Aroma
tropical fruit, lemon, grass, tea
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Vista
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 11 to 12%
- Oils
- 1 to 2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- USDA Agricultural Research Service public breeding program (bred by Dr. John Henning)
Aroma
Tropical Fruit, Tangerine, Melon, Pear, Green Tea
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Waimea
- Origin Country
- New Zealand
- Alpha Acid
- 16 to 19%
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 1
- Breeder
- Plant & Food Research hop breeding program (New Zealand)
Aroma
an aroma abundant with fruity citrus and pine characters
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Altus
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Amarillo R / VGXP01
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Apollo
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 15 to 19%
- Oils
- 1.5 to 2.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 522 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Hopsteiner breeding program
Aroma
Strong grapefruit note
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Calypso
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Cashmere
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 7.7 to 9.1%
- Oils
- 1.2 to 1.4 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 186 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Washington State University and USDA public breeding program
Aroma
Lemon, lime, ripe melon, stone fruit, thyme
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Cluster
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 5.5 to 8.5%
- Oils
- 0.4 to 0.8 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 217 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Long established U.S. variety; rootstock origin uncertain
Aroma
Lilac, apricot, lemon
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Comet
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 9.4 to 12.4%
- Oils
- 1.4 to 3.3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 209 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- USDA public breeding program
Aroma
Mandarin, lemongrass, black currant, apricot, pineapple
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Elani
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 4 to 7%
- Oils
- 1.6 to 2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 86 acres in 2025, 2 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Yakima Quality Hops
Aroma
Pineapple, guava, lime, white peach, orange zest
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Eureka
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 17 to 19.9%
- Oils
- 2.5 to 4.4 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 401 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Hopsteiner breeding program
Aroma
black currant, dark fruits, strong herbal notes, pine tree
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Helios
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 15.5 to 18.5%
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- 1,890 acres in 2024, 2 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Hopsteiner breeding program
Aroma
Super Alpha with clean bitterness
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Idaho Gem Brand '2012G01' Variety
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Lotus
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Medusa
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Michigan Fuggle
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Mt. Rainier
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 5 to 9.4%
- Oils
- 0.2 to 2.2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 387 acres in 2023, 3 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- USDA Agricultural Research Service public breeding program (Corvallis, Oregon)
Aroma
Grass, Cedar, Lemon, Tea
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Neomexicanus
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Palisade
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 5.5 to 9.5%
- Oils
- 1.4 to 1.6 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 315 acres in 2024, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Yakima Chief Ranches
Aroma
Mild, pleasant aroma
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Pekko
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 13 to 16%
- Oils
- 2.1 to 2.7 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 834 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Association for the Development of Hop Agronomy (ADHA), Yakima Valley
Aroma
Lemongrass, eucalyptus, sage, pineapple, banana, lilac, chamomile
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Sabro
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 12 to 16%
- Oils
- 2.5 to 3.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 181 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
Tangerine, tropical fruit, stone fruit, coconut
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Sultana
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Super Galena
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 13 to 16%
- Oils
- 0.8 to 2.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 233 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Hopsteiner breeding program
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Tahoma
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 7 to 8.5%
- Oils
- 1 to 2 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 121 acres in 2024, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Washington State University and USDA public breeding program
Aroma
lemon, citrus, orange, spicy
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Talus
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 8.1 to 9.5%
- Oils
- 2 to 2.7 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 492 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
Pink Grapefruit, Dried Roses, Pine, Resin
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TerraFlux
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 14.4 to 22.6%
- Oils
- 1 to 5.3 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 2,059 acres in 2025, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Aroma
citrus, earthy, herbal, stone fruit, and woody
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Triumph
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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Warrior
- Origin Country
- United States
- Alpha Acid
- 15.5 to 18%
- Oils
- 1 to 2.5 mL per 100 g
- US Acreage
- 147 acres in 2024, 1 states
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Yakima Chief Ranches
Aroma
Tangerine, honeysuckle, sweet basil
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Zappa
- Origin Country
- Not Found
- Alpha Acid
- Not Found
- Oils
- Not Found
- US Acreage
- Not Found
- Medal Beers in 2026
- 0
- Breeder
- Not Found
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