Ingredients

LUPO MAX ® is a concentrated pellet that's built for consistency, efficiency and optimized hop flavor. With less vegetative matter compared to regular hop pellets, you get hop flavors that are bigger, bolder, and brighter. It also means less beer loss, less solid waste, and more beer to enjoy. LUPO MAX ® is variety and crop year specific, made with premium lots that are selected to deliver consistent, true-to-type flavor year over year.

Magnum is a high alpha (11-16%) variety developed in 1980 by the Hüll Hop Research Center in Germany, known in the fields for its large and heavy cones. As a daughter of U.S. Galena, Magnum produces good yields and has a high tolerance to disease. It is an efficient bittering hop with subtle citrus and green fruit notes, serving as a clean, reliable foundation for many hop bills and beer styles.

Mandarina Bavaria was released by Hop Breeding Institute in Hüll in 2012 as a daughter of Cascade, Hüll Melon and Hallertau Blanc. With a pleasant yet distinctive blend of tangerine, pineapple, strawberry and black currant, Mandarina Bavaria feels right at home in pale ale and IPA hop bills. Its juicy, fruit-forward character also works wonders in saisons, wheats and pilsners alike. A bright, expressive, and unmistakably modern German hop.

Meridian® was released in 2015 by Oregon’s Indie Hops. With low alpha acids (5–6.5%), Meridian offers unique flavors of sugary Meyer lemon, boysenberry, and fruit punch. These bright notes are especially at home in wheat beers, saisons and hazy IPAs. Known as a “top-note” hop, Meridian works best when paired with other complementary varieties. The sprinkle on top to your hop bill, Meridian adds lift and personality to any fruit-forward beer.

Released in 2016 by the Comptoir Agricole breeding program from the Alsace growing region, Mistral is a dual-purpose hop (6.5–8.5%) with a delicate fruit character. It performs best in later additions while still delivering a clean bitterness. Mistral offers subtle, yet refreshing aromas of orange, melon, rose and lychee. A refined touch for styles that call for elegance in the finish.

Founded in 2020, the Michael James Jackson Foundation is a grant-making organization that funds scholarship awards for people of color pursuing careers in the brewing and distilling trades. This exclusive blend was created by the MJF board members at an event hosted by Brooklyn Brewery, where sixteen different varieties were evaluated, blended, and narrowed down to a winning blend of select lots. The final, fruit-forward blend features Citra®, Citra LUPOMAX®, Elani® and El Dorado®, including select Citra lots from our friends at Loza Farms — the only Latino-owned hop farm in the nation.

Mosaic Hops 16oz / 2023

Motueka™ brings refreshing, new-world edge with moderate alpha acids (6-8%) and distinctive, key lime flavor. Motueka's versatility shines in the brewhouse: its refreshing and zesty, mojito-like character fits in a wide range of styles like modern IPAs and Mexican lagers, but also shines in Belgian styles like saisons and witbeers. Motueka delivers that bright, effervescent kick wherever you use it.

Another USDA classic with Hallertau heritage, Mt. Hood was released in 1989 as a triploid daughter to Hallertau Mittelfrüh. Known as an aroma hop with smooth bittering and a delicate flavor profile with spicy, lemongrass, and herbal notes, it’s a versatile choice for German-style lagers and traditional ales. In good company among German-derived, American lager hops, Mt. Hood is a half-sister to Liberty and Crystal. A clean, classic aroma hop with timeless versatility.

Previously HORT 4337, Nectaron® hops are a New Zealand variety and a full sister of Waimea. Nectaron® was meticulously crafted for 17 years prior to its release, developed in partnership with New Zealand's Plant & Food Research. And it was worth the wait – Nectaron boasts huge aroma of passion fruit, peach, grapefruit, and pineapple. An ideal dry-hopping candidate, Nectaron works well in any fruit-forward beer needing an extra tropical kick.

Nelson Sauvin™ was developed by the New Zealand Plant and Food Research program and released in 2000. A hop variety named after sauvignon blanc, Nelson Sauvin™ is celebrated for its cool-climate, white wine grape-like flavor. Although a dual-purpose hop (10-13%), Nelson Sauvin is primarily used for aroma and flavor as brewers chase extreme fruitiness, passionfruit, and crushed gooseberries. Nelson plays well in familiar, fruit-forward IPAs, but the flavor profile also fits nicely in light, crushable ales, pilsners, and saisons. Nelson Sauvin's rise to fame ran paralleled with the height of craft beer, putting New Zealand on the map for its reputation of growing uniquely expressive, tropical hops. A vibrant hop for daring brewers.

Bred in England in 1934, Northern Brewer hops were developed specifically for Scottish & Newcastle Breweries and originally grown in the North of England — hence its name. Now found in the U.K. and U.S., but primarily grown in the German Hallertau region, Northern Brewer is a dual-purpose hop that has developed strong aroma qualities through adaptation to local climate and soil. Northern Brewer delivers clean, classic bittering with a cool edge and nearly a century of brewing tradition.

Released in 1984, Nugget was bred as a high alpha hop by the USDA and has since become mainstay in many bigger beer styles like IPAs and stouts. Though it's primarily celebrated for its clean bittering (11-16%), Nugget offers some flavorful advantages as a dual-purpose variety with heavy notes of herbal and pine resin, and a kick of grapefruit zest. The reliable secret weapon that gives depth and structure to big beers.

P a cific Jade™ is a high-alpha, dual-purpose hop variety released from the New Zealand HortResearch Program in 2004. Crossed with First Choice (relative of Late Cluster) and an “Old Line” Saaz male, Pacific Jade's aroma has been described as strong herbal and fresh citrus, rounded out by spicy notes of black pepper. A great selection for brewers who are looking for smooth bittering with expressive flavor.

Pacifica™ is a triploid aroma hop released in 1994 by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research Centre, bred through open pollination of Hallertau Mittelfrüh. The Hallertau heritage of Pacifica™ delivers soft, but solid bittering properties (5.0-6.0% AA). A beautiful blend of old-world floral and spice with bright, new-world citrus — especially orange marmalade. Pacifica is a versatile hop that can transform a number of classic and modern styles.

Pekko® is a unique variety released by the ADHA breeding program (now Latitude 46), named for the Finnish god of farming. Pekko offers a complex bouquet of flavor that includes notes fresh lemongrass, lime, mint, sage and chamomile. Pekko invites creativity with potential for uncommon styles like saison, gose, or even a non-traditional pilsner. It also provides solid bittering potential with 13-19% alpha. Where Nordic roots meet modern experimentation, built for brewers who like to color outside the lines.

Released in 1978 as a descendant of Northern Brewer, Perle is a well-rounded German variety with dual-purpose utility, delivering moderate alpha (5-9%) paired with a pleasant blend of herbs, spice and green fruit. These characteristics make it a popular choice for dry hopping in Kölsch, pilsners and ales. Well established on hop farms in Germany, Perle also thrives in U.S. growing regions thanks to its high yields and strong disease resistance. Perle has a similar oil profile to Hallertau Mittelfrüh with especially high humulene (35-55% of total oils). Balanced flavor, excellent storage stability, and reliable agronomics — hallmarks of a German classic.

Rediscovered and re-released in 2007 by the New Zealand hop breeding program, Rakau™ bursts with a big fruit-forward character, described by the breeder as "the whole orchard." Rakau™ offers dual-purpose capabilities, with clean and efficient bittering at 10-11% AA, but is often used in later additions to maximize the dominant fruit aroma. High myrcene (56% of total oils) lends flavors and aromas of apricot, plum, mango, pear, and other stone fruits. Some lighter notes of lime and pine are also present. An orchard-fresh cornucopia of flavors for a variety of new world beer styles.

Riwaka™ is a triploid hop variety with Saaz genetics and one of the most prized cultivars to emerge from New Zealand. The Saaz heritage really shines with familiar noble aromas, but Riwaka boasts nearly double the total oils. Expect expressive citrus aromas, reminiscent of pink grapefruit. This bright and zesty aroma makes Riwaka a refreshing fit in many hop-forward styles, especially IPAs, hazies and crisp pilsners. A quintessential New Zealand hop.

Released in 2018, Sabro® was developed by the Hop Breeding Company as a cross pollination of a female neomexicanus hop. Sabro imparts a complex blend of strong tangerine, coconut, tropical and stone fruit, rounded out by cedar, mint and a distinct cream character that's uncommon in most hops. With dual-purpose versatility (12–16% alpha acids) and tropical to the extreme, Sabro® performs well on its own while also playing nicely with others — adding an unmistakable flavor that’s uniquely its own. An expressive standout built for modern brewing.

Released in 2002 by the Hüll Hop Research Center, Saphir is a low-alpha (2-4.5%), noble-like variety with an edge of spice and fruit. More pronounced than its fellow German varieties, Saphir has a complex blend of juniper, lemongrass, bergamot, strawberry and black tea. These characteristics shine in dry-hopping traditional German lagers, pilsners, Kölsch, hefeweizens, and Belgian-style ales.

Released in 2000 by Yakima Chief Ranches, Simcoe® is a dual-purpose hop and a craft beer mainstay, celebrated for its complex bouquet of grapefruit, resinous pine, passionfruit, and signature “dank” notes. Coming in at #3 on our Top 10 Hops list, Simcoe is wildly popular and a staple among craft brewers. Its all-around, dual-purpose versatility (12-15% alpha acids) leaves it capable of carrying a beer on its own, and complements other hops like Mosaic®, Chinook and Citra®. A timeless, new-world classic with unmistakable character.

Released in 1998, Sterling is a versatile aroma hop with noble heritage and new-world flavor. Sterling's complex pedigree includes varieties like Saaz and Cascade, with prominent spice notes blended with bright citrus. While it is primarily used as an aroma hop, it is versatile enough to work in a wide range of styles and uses. Lager- and pilsner-friendly, Sterling echoes its noble roots while refreshing classic and modern styles alike.

Strata® is Indie Hops ' first variety to be released in collaboration with the Oregon State University Hop Breeding Program, bred from an open-pollinated Perle plant discovered in an experimental field in Corvallis. Between its strong disease resistance, vigorous growing habit and complex layers of aroma, this top 10 hop was destined to impress. Best suited for IPAs and pale ales, Strata adds flavors of strawberry, passionfruit and melon, backed by undertones of spice, fresh sage and cannabis. Dry-hopping amplifies its tropical and dank character, and it performs well both as a single hop and in blends with varieties like Mosaic® and Columbus. For those who like their hops loud and expressive, Strata adds a little hypnotic magic to hop-forward beers.