Cascade Hops Cascade Hops aroma and flavor is best summed up, as simply, American Pale Ale. This particular hops variety took life in 1972 and has certainly won some hearts in the brewing industry. Bread by the U.S.D.A in Oregon, Cascade Hops can be found overwhelmingly in a number of commercial U.S. beers. Cascade hops contains moderate alpha acid content ranging from 4.5% to 7%. Its real strength in brewing is in the aroma, as it was the premier aroma hop developed in the U.S. This mettlesome grower bears a verdant, botanic bouquet. It carries some spicyness to it as well. The aroma of Cascade also comes with citrus, sometimes compared to grapefruit. This no doubt comes from the higher levels of myrcene. Farnesene also registers fairly high in Cascade, which is used in the perfume and food industry. Cascade (U.S.) hops is commonly used for both its aromatic qualities as well as its bittering qualities. Common Beer Styles for Cascade (U.S.) Hops Pale Ale, Strong Ale, India Pale Ale, American Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Barley Wine, American Hefewizen, Fruit Wheat, Amber Ale, Porter, Red Ale, Golden Ale

	Centennial Hops Centennial Hops is a celebration of the gods in a medium compact cone form. Named after the Washington State festival sharing the same name, this variety was another brain child of the USDA. Once again, Brewer's Gold Hops was used along with Fuggle, East Kent Golding, Bavarian, and one other unknown variety to produce this dark yellow lupulin producer. Centennial Hops was first created in 1974 and boasts an alpha acid rating of 9.5%-11.5%. It is sometimes referred to as a Super Cascade, however it is lighter on the citrus aromas. Centennial works undoubtedly well in Pale Ales and India Pale Ales, where some bottom line bitterness in beer is needed with the top end aroma. The floral flavor and aroma of this variety is evident in many commercial beers. Centennial has seen a resurgence in both the beer making and hops growing industry. In its short life, it has seen rise and fall, and is now on an upswing. Its versatility in different beer styles, resistance to disease and fungus, and moderate storagability will keep Centennial in the American mainstream for some time to come. Common Beer Styles for Centennial Hops* Pale Ale, Red Ale, Extra Special Bitter (ESB), Weizenbock, Scottish Ale,Barley Wine India Pale Ale, Double India Pale Ale, Brown Ale* Amber Ale, American Wheat, Witbier

	Mt Hood Hops Mt Hood Hops is another descendant of the Hallertau family of Hops and is specifically a cross between a colchicine induced tetraploid Hallertau Mittelfrueh and USDA 19058M. The USDA Breeding programmed named Mt Hood Hops variety after the Mt. Hood volcano which is due east of the city of Portland, OR and sits perched above the mighty Hood River. Mt. Hood Hops was released in 1989 and has similar qualities to German Hallertau and Hersbrucker hop varieties. It has a low alpha acid rating of 4.0%-8.0% and is used primarily as an aroma variety in beer. This half-sister to Crystal, Liberty, and Ultra Hops has a well-tempered bitterness. The aroma is warm and gratifying, and can be somewhat pungent with fresh batch beers. Mt. Hood has poor storage properties leaving only 50%-60% alpha acids after 6 months storage. So if you are making beer, get the good stuff. The medium size moderately compact hop cones are harvested early to mid season after a somewhat vigorous growing cycle. Ht. Hood Hops was the first from the Hallertau triploid breeding program and is a mainstay of brewing, especially in American Craft Beers. Common Beer Styles for Mount Hood Hops Hefeweizen, Dopple Bock, Russion Imerial Stout, Brown Ale, Golden Ale* Pale Ale, American Amber Ale, Amber Ale, Weizenbock, India Pale Ale Holiday Lager, Bock, American Wheat, Alt, Munich Helles*

	Liberty Hops Liberty Hops is an extension of the Hallertau family of hops and was bred in 1983 from Hallertauer Mittlefr*h and a disease (Downy Mildew, Verticillium Wilt) resistant male, otherwise known as USDA 64035M. Liberty Hops has some notable relatives, as it is half sister to Ultra, Mt. Hood, and Crystal Hops. Like its German heritage, from the largest growing hops region in the world (Hallertau), Liberty Hops is an aroma variety with an alpha acid rating of 3.0%-6.0%. This variety, which was released in 1991 is likened to noble hops varieties, and comes with a delicate floral bouquet that has essence of spice. Liberty Hops is used in many different fashions and in many styles of beers. It will contribute bitterness at the beginning of a boil, and is used in that capacity often. Liberty is more aggressive on the aroma contribution late in the boil, as it comes equipped with high levels of humulene and caryophyllene oil. Humulene provides the earthy spice and withstands heat better than caryophyllene, which is known for its essence of grapes, peaches, and vanilla. Liberty Hops is in wide use in many beers, mostly in the U.S. but also world wide. Its important that fresh hops are used, in the case of liberty, as its storage capacity is near the bottom. The yield for Liberty is very low, and the medium compact cones come early to mid season after a vigorous growth cycle. Success was attained at creating a mildew resistant strain, as Liberty has a high tolerance for Downy Mildew. Common Beer Styles for Liberty Hops, American Lager, Kolsch* Lager, American Wheat, Hefeweizen, Boch, Cream Ale, Brown Ale, Pale Ale, Pilsner, Stout,  Amber Ale, Callifornia Common, Blonde Ale*