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Here is a guide for the most popular hops around the world.

Scroll down to finds hops from Europe, England, Australia and New Zealand.

Comprehensive Hops Guide - BeerStories.dk

American Hops

Amarillo

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 8-11%

Flavor/Aroma: Orange, floral

Beer Styles: IPAs

Azacca

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 14-16%

Flavor/Aroma: Tropical, spicy

Beer Styles: Pale ales

Bravo

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 15-18%

Flavor/Aroma: Herbal, spice

Beer Styles: Solid bitterness

Cascade

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 4.5-7%

Flavor/Aroma: Floral, grapefruit

Beer Styles: Pale ales, IPAs

Alpha Acids (Cryo): 20-25%

Cashmere

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 7-9%

Flavor/Aroma: Melon, coconut

Beer Styles: IPAs

Centennial

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 9.5-11.5%

Flavor/Aroma: Citrus, floral

Beer Styles: Pale ales

Chinook

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 12-14%

Flavor/Aroma: Pine, spicy

Beer Styles: IPAs, stouts

Cluster

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 5.5-8.5%

Flavor/Aroma: Floral, earthy

Beer Styles: Oldest American hop

Citra

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 10-12%

Flavor/Aroma: Citrus, tropical fruit

Beer Styles: IPAs

Alpha Acids (Cryo): 24-26%

Columbus

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 14-17%

Flavor/Aroma: Earthy, citrus

Beer Styles: West Coast IPAs

El Dorado

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 14-16%

Flavor/Aroma: Pear, watermelon

Beer Styles: Fruity IPAs

Equinox (Ekuanot)

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 13-15%

Flavor/Aroma: Lemon, green pepper

Beer Styles: Pale ales, IPAs

Idaho 7

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 11-15%

Flavor/Aroma: Pineapple, apricot

Beer Styles: Juicy IPAs

Liberty

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 3-5%

Flavor/Aroma: Spicy, floral

Beer Styles: German-style lagers

Mosaic

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 11.5-13.5%

Flavor/Aroma: Berry, earthy

Beer Styles: Modern IPAs

Alpha Acids (Cryo): 23-26%

Simcoe

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 12-14%

Flavor/Aroma: Pine, berry

Beer Styles: IPAs

Sterling

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 6-9%

Flavor/Aroma: Spicy, herbal

Beer Styles: Pilsners

Summit

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 17-19%

Flavor/Aroma: Tangerine, herbal

Beer Styles: IPAs

Warrior

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 15-18%

Flavor/Aroma: Mild, resin

Beer Styles: Clean bitterness

Willamette

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 4-6%

Flavor/Aroma: Earthy, floral

Beer Styles: English ales

Comet

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 9-12%

Flavor/Aroma: Grapefruit, grassy

Beer Styles: Pale ales

Comprehensive Hops Guide - BeerStories.dk

English Hops

Admiral

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 13-16%

Flavor/Aroma: Orange, herbal

Beer Styles: Bitters, stouts

Bramling Cross

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 5-7%

Flavor/Aroma: Blackcurrant, spicy

Beer Styles: Porters, IPAs

Challenger

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 6.5-8.5%

Flavor/Aroma: Cedar, floral

Beer Styles: Bitters, stouts

East Kent Goldings

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 4-6%

Flavor/Aroma: Honey, earthy

Beer Styles: Bitters, pale ales

Endeavour

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 7-10%

Flavor/Aroma: Red berries, spice

Beer Styles: Pale ales, porters

First Gold

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 6.5-8.5%

Flavor/Aroma: Apricot, tangerine

Beer Styles: Bitters, golden ales

Fuggle

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 3-5%

Flavor/Aroma: Woody, earthy

Beer Styles: Traditional ales, porters

Jester

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 7-9%

Flavor/Aroma: Grapefruit, lychee

Beer Styles: Pale ales, IPAs

Minstrel

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 4-6%

Flavor/Aroma: Berries, orange

Beer Styles: Pale ales, IPAs

Northdown

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 7-9%

Flavor/Aroma: Mint, berry

Beer Styles: Pale ales, stouts

Phoenix

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 8-12%

Flavor/Aroma: Chocolate, spice

Beer Styles: Stouts, porters

Pioneer

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 8-10%

Flavor/Aroma: Lemon, herbal

Beer Styles: Pale ales, lagers

Pilgrim

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 9-13%

Flavor/Aroma: Spice, citrus

Beer Styles: Pale ales, stouts

Progress

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 5-8%

Flavor/Aroma: Floral, grassy

Beer Styles: Bitters, pale ales

Target

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 9-13%

Flavor/Aroma: Sage, citrus

Beer Styles: Bitters, porters

WGV (Whitbread Golding Variety)

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 5-7%

Flavor/Aroma: Fruity, grassy

Beer Styles: Bitters, pale ales

Herald

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 10-12%

Flavor/Aroma: Herbal, spicy

Beer Styles: Bitters, porters

Pilgrim

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 9-13%

Flavor/Aroma: Spice, citrus

Beer Styles: Pale ales, stouts

European Hops

Hallertauer Mittelfrüh

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 3-5%

Flavor/Aroma: Floral, herbal

Beer Styles: German lagers, wheat beers

Hallertauer Tradition

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 4-7%

Flavor/Aroma: Spicy, floral

Beer Styles: German ales, lagers

Hersbrucker

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 3-5%

Flavor/Aroma: Spicy, floral

Beer Styles: Lagers, wheat beers

Magnum

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 12-15%

Flavor/Aroma: Mild, herbal

Beer Styles: Pale ales, lagers

Mandarina Bavaria

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 7-10%

Flavor/Aroma: Tangerine, citrus

Beer Styles: IPAs, pale ales

Perle

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 7-9%

Flavor/Aroma: Mint, spice

Beer Styles: Pilsners, IPAs

Polaris

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 18-23%

Flavor/Aroma: Mint, pine

Beer Styles: IPAs, stouts

Saaz

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 3-5%

Flavor/Aroma: Earthy, spicy

Beer Styles: Pilsners, lagers

Saphir

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 2-5%

Flavor/Aroma: Citrus, herbal

Beer Styles: Lagers, wheat beers

Spalt

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 4-6%

Flavor/Aroma: Earthy, floral

Beer Styles: Lagers, ales

Styrian Golding

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 4.5-6%

Flavor/Aroma: Earthy, floral

Beer Styles: Bitters, pale ales

Tettnanger

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 3-5%

Flavor/Aroma: Herbal, spicy

Beer Styles: German lagers, ales

Tradition

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 4-7%

Flavor/Aroma: Spicy, herbal

Beer Styles: German lagers, wheat beers

Comprehensive Hops Guide - BeerStories.dk

Australian & New Zealand Hops

Galaxy

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 13-15%

Flavor/Aroma: Passionfruit, peach

Beer Styles: IPAs, Pale Ales

Nelson Sauvin

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 12-13%

Flavor/Aroma: Gooseberry, tropical fruit

Beer Styles: IPAs, Pale Ales

Motueka

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 6-8%

Flavor/Aroma: Lime, lemon

Beer Styles: Pilsners, Lagers

Wakatu

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 6-9%

Flavor/Aroma: Floral, lime

Beer Styles: Pale Ales, IPAs

Vic Secret

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 14-17%

Flavor/Aroma: Pine, tropical fruit

Beer Styles: IPAs, Pale Ales

Enigma

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 13-16%

Flavor/Aroma: Raspberry, red currant

Beer Styles: IPAs, Pale Ales

Topaz

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 15-18%

Flavor/Aroma: Tropical fruit, resin

Beer Styles: IPAs, Pale Ales

Waimea

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 16-19%

Flavor/Aroma: Citrus, pine

Beer Styles: IPAs

Rakau

Type: Dual-purpose

Alpha Acids: 10-12%

Flavor/Aroma: Stone fruit, tropical

Beer Styles: IPAs, Pale Ales

Kohatu

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 6-7%

Flavor/Aroma: Pine, tropical fruit

Beer Styles: IPAs, Pale Ales

Pacific Jade

Type: Bittering

Alpha Acids: 12-14%

Flavor/Aroma: Black pepper, citrus

Beer Styles: Pale Ales, IPAs

Riwaka

Type: Aroma

Alpha Acids: 4-6%

Flavor/Aroma: Grapefruit, passionfruit

Beer Styles: IPAs, Pale Ales