Origin: Crosby Hop Frarm LLC. USA
The crosby farm has a long history since 1900, for five generations. Crosby Hop Farm has grown beautiful, high quality hops in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Oregon Coast, with its temperate climate, the valley is an ideal hop growing environment, producing some of the finest flavor and aroma hops in the world. Crosby Hop Farm is a leading hop grower, merchant, and processor. Our offerings include a broad portfolio of more than 75 varieties including sustainable Crosby® grown, Salmon-Safe and organic hops as well as premium grower-sourced hops from around the world like GR Hallertau Blanc, CZ Saaz, NZ RakauTM…
AMARILLO®
- Main aromas: Floral, Citrus, Pungent/Dank
- Description:Coveted for its bold orange- or tangerine-like flavor and aroma. Though it’s most popular for dry-hopping, Amarillo® is versatile enough to be used for bittering, too.
- Alpha: 8 -11%
- Beta: 6-7%
- Total oil: 1.5-1.9 ml/100g
CASCADE
- Main aromas: Floral, citrus
- Description:Bred by the USDA in Oregon, named for the Northwest mountain range, and released in 1972, Cascade has become America’s superstar, the most widely used variety in the IPA-obsessed craft beer industry. Cascade’s floral and citrus aromas and flavors harmonize with moderate bitterness.
- Alpha: 4.5 -11%
- Beta: 4.8-7.5%
- Total oil: 0.7-2.5 ml/100g
CENTENIAL
- Main aromas: Floral, Citrus, Pungent/Dank
- Description:This aroma variety, for which Brewer’s Gold provided three-quarters of the genetics, was released in 1990 and is one of the most popular hops in U.S. craft brewing. Centennial is often referred to as “Super Cascade” as it boasts even greater bittering potential than that famous hop, even though its citrus kick is slightly more subdued.
- Alpha: 9.5-11.5%
- Beta: 3.5-4.5%
- Total oil: 1.5-2.5 ml/100g
COLUMBUS
- Main aromas: Citrus, Herbal/Earthy
- Description:Together with Tomahawk® and Zeus, Columbus belongs to the esteemed super high alpha trio CTZ. Along with Cascade and Centennial, it’s also part of the famous Three Cs, imparting pungent aromas of citrus and woodsy resin.
- Alpha: 14.5 -16.5%
- Beta: 4-5%
- Total oil: 2-3 ml/100g
CHINOOK
- Main aromas: Piney/Resinous, Tropical/Fruit,Citrus
- Description:While Cascade, Centennial, and Columbus are considered the Three Cs of American craft brewing, Chinook is often lumped in as a fourth member of the elite group. Citrus takes a backseat to intense pine in this high-alpha dual-purpose variety, released by the USDA breeding program in 1985.
- Alpha: 12 -14%
- Beta: 3-4%
- Total oil: 1.7-2.7 ml/100g