Hops

Dual purpose hop with intense earthy and faint citrus character. Use for aromatic and moderate bittering
Typical alpha: 4.0-7.0%.
Aroma: Citrus, Earthy, and Floral.
Typical brewing use: American Ales, IPA
US Variety
Substitutions: Amarillo, Centennial, Simcoe

Very popular  widely used for late additions and dry hopping. 
Typical alpha: 6.0-9.0%.
Aroma: Floral, tropical, and citrus
Typical brewing use: American Ales, IPA
US Variety
Substitutions: Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe 

Azacca® was named after the Haitian god of agriculture. 
Typical alpha: 14-16%
Aroma: refreshing aroma with juicy mango, tropical fruits, and citrus.
Typical brewing use: Azacca is a dual-purpose hop that produces sensational single-hopped beers.
Substitutions: Azacca carries a lot of the same flavor profiles and characteristics as Citra, Galaxy, and Mandarina Bavaria, making these hops the perfect substitutions in your next brew.

Barbe Rouge is a new and exciting hop variety developed in the legendary growing region of Alsace, France. Barbe Rouge is a bright and delicate aroma hop that offers ripe red fruit flavors of currant, strawberry, and raspberry.
Typical alpha: 7 - 10%.
Aroma: Zesty citrus aromas of oranges and limes while some people describe a unique kumquat character.
Typical brewing use: American IPAs, NEIPAs, and pale ales while still being delicate enough to use in a modern twist on a classic pilsner
US Variety
Substitutions: Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe 

American bred Aus.NZ style hop. Clean bittering with citrus, berry and tropical notes in late additions
Typical alpha: 6.0-9.0%.
Aroma: very orange, slight grapefruit, pineapple, strawberry and melon aroma
Typical brewing use: American Ales, IPA
US Variety
Substitutions: Mosaic

A versatile UK hop with American character suitable for bittering, finishing & dry hopping. Imparts unique lemon, black currant & hay aromas when added at the end of the boil. Best in dark brews like stouts and porters.
Typical alpha: 5-8%
Aroma: Lemon, Black Currant, Pear
Typical brewing use: Dual Purpose, Porters, Stouts, Pale Ales
UK Variety
Substitutions: Bramling, East Kent Goldings

 A new, high alpha bittering variety made popular during the hop shortage. Mostly commonly used in West Coast style IPAs for an herbal, and floral flavor.
Excellent bittering hop that provides pleasant fruity and floral aroma characteristics.
Typical Alpha: 16.8% A.A
Aroma: floral aroma 
Typical brewing uses: American Style Pale Ales, India Pale Ales, Imperial Reds or anything needing some kick to it.
US Variety, 
Substitutions: CTZ, Nugget, Simcoe

Mainly a bittering hop, but its intense blackcurrant-spice aroma finds traction in Belgian ales.
Typical alpha: 8.5-9.5%.
Aroma: flowery & citrusy
Typical brewing use: Ales, Pilsner, Lambic, Biere de Garde, Saison
US Variety
Substitutions: Chinook, Galena, Nugget

A staple in the American craft brewing world: Cascade helped to define the new American craft style ales. An all purpose hop with excellent citrusy grapefruit aroma and flavor.
Dual Purpose hop (generally aroma)
Aroma: flowery & citrusy
Typical brewing use: American-Style Ales - Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, and Barley wines.
US Variety
Substitutions: Amarillo, Centennial, Summit

Very popular American bittering hop that is also widely used for late additions and dry hopping. Sometimes billed as a supercharged Cascade, it has a pleasant spicy citrus aroma and clean bitterness.
Typical alpha: 9.0-12.0%.
Aroma: flowery & citrusy
Typical brewing use: American Ales, IPA
US Variety
Substitutions: Cascade, Chinook,

The Challenger hop was originally bred at Wye College in 1961, as a combination of Northern Brewer and a German male downy-mildew resistant variety. Today, Challenger is primarily used in British ales and lagers in its native land, the UK. It imparts a fruity flavor and a clean bitterness when added early to the boil.
Typical alpha:  6.5-8.5%
Aroma: strong and spicy
Typical Brewing Use: Mostly English styles - ranging from ESBs, porters, stouts, and brown ales.
UK Variety
Substitutions: Perle, Admiral

Classic bittering hop for Sometimes used as a late addition for its intense, spicy and resiny aroma.
Typical alpha: 11.0-13.0%.
Aroma:strong citrusy, piny, and spicy
Typical Brewing Use: American pale ales, stouts, and porters.
US Variety
Substitutions: Nugget, Galena, Centennial, CTZ

Citra is the current superstar of the hop world. Citra is the most sought after hop variety because it offers an intense citrusy flavor and aroma that revolutionized IPAs. It pairs well with other varieties like Mosaic, Galaxy, El Dorado, or BRU-1 or is even strong enough to carry a beer on its own.
Typical alpha: 11.0-13.0%.
Aroma: Citrus, peach, lychee fruit, other tropical fruits
Typical brewing use: Both aroma and flavor (Dual).  American pale ales, and IPAs
US Variety
Substitutions: Galaxy, Mandarina Bavaria, and Centennial 

Cluster is one of the oldest hop varieties grown in the United States and until the late 1970s, accounted for the majority of the country’s hop acreage. Its pedigree is unknown, however hybridization of imported varieties and indigenous male hops has been suggested.
Typical alpha: 6-9.0%.
Aroma: Fruity, Hay, Herbal, Woody
Typical brewing use: An excellent dual purpose hop often used in the reproduction of historical beer styles.
US Variety
Substitutions: Eroica, Galena

CO2 extract is an extract of hops produced by extraction of hop pellets using food grade carbon dioxide under liquid or super critical conditions. CO2 extract contains alpha acids, beta acids and essential oils and is normally used as a partial or complete replacement for kettle hops or hop pellets. CO2 extract is an extremely stable, convenient and concentrated alternative to the use of hops or hop pellets.

Specification

• Description: A golden/amber/green, semi-fluid syrup or paste at room temperature
• Alpha Acids: Variety specific; typically 35% for an aroma hop and >50% for a high alpha hop
• Beta Acids: Variety specific; normally in range 15-40%
• Hop Oils: Variety specific; typically 3-12%
• pH: 4 (+/- 0.5)
• Density: 0.9-1.0 g/ml

Dual purpose hop with intense earthy and faint citrus character. Use in American ales.
Typical alpha: 14.0-16.0%.
Aroma: Citrus, Herbal, Woody, and Spicy.
Typical brewing use: American Ales, IPA
US Variety
Substitutions: Cascade, Chinook, Centennial

A diploid aroma-type hop, originated from a cross between Fuggle and a male derived from Cascade. Possibly the most popular hop on earth.
Typical alpha: 4-6%
Flavor Profile: Sweet, Smooth, Earthy
Typical brewing use: ESB, Porter, Stout
UK Variety
Substitutions: Whitbread Golding, Canterbury Golding (US), Willamette

Ekuanot™ (formerly HBC 366) was commercially released in 2014 as “Equinox” by the Hops Breeding Company in Yakima, and subsequently renamed due to trademark issues. 
Typical alpha: 14.5 - 15.5%.
Aroma:  Intense and unique fruity and citrus notes including melon, berry, citrus, lime, apple and papaya. It also contains some spicy, green pepper notes.
Typical brewing use: American Ales, IPA
US Variety
Substitutions: El Dorado, Mosaic, and Talus

This juicy hop was born and bred at CLS Farms in Moxee (a sub-region of the Yakima Valley). Bursting with juicy pineapple and tropical notes, this dual-purpose hop has been featured in many great beers since its release in 2010.
Typical alpha: 13-17%.
Aroma:   Bright tropical fruit flavors and aromas of pineapple, pear, watermelon, and stone fruit.
Typical brewing use: Effective and efficient bittering hop, but can be used in late additions to maximize the fresh, fruity aroma and flavor. Often used in IPAs, Pale Ales, and wheat beers.
US Variety
Substitutions:  Hüll Melon and Ekuanot

Developed by Hopunion LLC in 2010, Falconer’s Flight® hop pellets are an exclusive proprietary hop blend created to honor and support the legacy of Northwest brewing legend, Glen Hay Falconer. 
Typical alpha: 9.5-12%.
Aroma:  Tropical, floral, lemon and grapefruit attributes
Typical brewing use:  Dual-purpose blend particularly suited to IPAs, but also Pale Ales and Lagers.
US Variety
Substitutions: Cascade, Columbus, Centennial

The most revered and famous English hop, known for its full bodied flavor in traditional ales
Typical alpha: 3.5-6.5%.
Aroma: Delicate and pleasant mint, grass and floral tones
Typical brewing use: English and Belgian Ales
UK Variety
Substitutions:  Willamette, Styrian Golding

Descended from German variety Perle, Galaxy® is a unique Australian breed of hops that has the distinction of sporting the highest percentage of essential oils in the industry.
Typical alpha: 11.0-16.0%.
Aroma: Citrus, peach and passionfruit aroma, especially when used as a late addition. 
Typical brewing use:  Bittering & Aroma in Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, ESB's
Australia Variety
Substitutions: Citra®, Amarillo®, Centennial

Excellent high alpha variety with balanced bittering and aroma characteristics; mainly used for bittering, but finding favor as a dual purpose variety.
Typical alpha: 12.0-14.0%.
Aroma: Spicy, blackcurrant and citrus (grapefruit) tones
Typical brewing use: English-style Ale
US Variety
Substitutions: Brewers Gold, Nugget, Columbus

Developed by Washington State University and released in 2000, Glacier is a high yielding, dual-purpose hop characterized by low cohumulone levels, giving it a moderate and pleasant bitterness.
Typical alpha: 3.3-9.7%.
Aroma: Herby, woody and citrusy.
Typical brewing use: Extra Special Bitter, India Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, American Pale Ale
US Variety
Substitutions: Willamette, Fuggle (US), Tettnanger, Golding (US)

Typically used in lagers, but carries the Styrian characteristic of subtle spiciness that is perfect for a stout. Works well when included with finishing varieties such as Fuggle and Willamette
Typical alpha: 11.0-14.0%.
Aroma: Subtle spiciness
Typical brewing use: Lager
New Zealand Variety
Substitutions: Fuggle, Willamette

Hallertau is one of four noble hops (also including Saaz, Spalt, and Tettnang), meaning that it grows in the wild rather than is selectively bred. German hop researchers continue to tinker with the hop, creating a variety of strains.
Typical alpha: 3.0-5.0%.
Aroma: Slightly fruity and spicy, flowery, and even hay-like
Typical Brewing Use:  Good for any German beer recipe, and is also suitable for use in other Continental styles, Belgian ales, and lagers.
Substitutions: Tettnanger, Vanguard, Liberty

Hallertau Blanc is a new German variety with a bouquet of sweet and tropical fruits, but what makes it so distinctive is a unique white wine character.
Typical alpha: 9.0-12.0%.
Aroma: Tropical fruit, passionfruit, pineapple, gooseberry, white wine, and grapefruit.
Typical Brewing Use:  Primarily for use in American-style Ales.
German Variety
Substitutions: Nelson Sauvin

Hallertau Mittelfrüh is the Kaiser of German hops. It possesses the classic noble aroma popular in all of the traditional German styles.
Alpha Acid: 3.0-5.0% %
Aroma: mild, slightly fruity and spicy, flowery and haylike.
Typical brewing use: Any German beer, Belgian Ales and Lagers
German variety

Hallertauer Tradition is a hop variety bred at Hüll which is characterized by its fine aroma and average bitter content. It can be compared to Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and stands out due to good yields which remain relatively stable even in difficult growing years.
Typical alpha: 4.0 - 7.0%.
Aroma: Earthy, grassy, aromas of nectar fruits
Typical Brewing Use:  German styles: pale and dark Munich-style lagers, Oktoberfest, Bock, Weissbier. It does very well in Kölsch and Altbier, and alone or in a blend for classic Pilsners
Substitutions: Hallertau Mittelfruh, Tettnanger, East Kent Golding, Crystal, Mount Hood

Hersbrucker is an old-world German land variety that originally horned in on the popularity of Hallertau Mittelfrüh. It is named after the growing region it was cultivated in and has a distinguished noble aroma.
Typical alpha: 2.0-3.0%.
Aroma:Mild, herbal and floral with fruity overtones
Typical Brewing Use:  Can be used in lager type recipe.
Substitutions:Liberty, Tetnanger, Mt. Hood,

HopShot is CO2-extracted hop resin that can be used for bittering or late additions to boiling wort — treat it just like leaf or pellet hops added during the boil. The HopShot syringe contains 5 milliliters of extract. One milliliter of HopShot yields approximately 10 IBUs in 5 gallons of 1.050 wort when boiled for 60 minutes. Test batches indicate that this bitterness may be slightly less aggressive on the palate than your average hop addition.

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HopShot is CO2-extracted hop resin that can be used for bittering or late additions to boiling wort — treat it just like leaf or pellet hops added during the boil. The HopShot syringe contains 5 milliliters of extract. One milliliter of HopShot yields approximately 10 IBUs in 5 gallons of 1.050 wort when boiled for 60 minutes. Test batches indicate that this bitterness may be slightly less aggressive on the palate than your average hop addition.

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A dual purpose hop with low co-humulone and high myrcene which makes for a wonderful clean bittering
Typical alpha: 11.0-13.0%.
Aroma: Pleasant and spicy, with floral characteristics
Typical brewing use: American Ales
USA Variety
Substitutions: Magnum

Hüll Melon is a new variety from Germany with distinctive honeydew melon and strawberry aroma. The variety was bred at Hüll, and released in 2012 as one of the varieties bred and commercialized in response to demand from the craft beer industry’s desire for bold tastes and differentiating flavors.
Typical alpha: 6.9 - 7.5 %.
Aroma: Mild to moderate with vivid impressions of summer melon (especially honeydew) and ripe strawberry bouquet.
Typical Brewing Use:  Can be used in Hefeweizen and Belgian ales, but can also work as as standalone hop as a feature of a summer seasonal or Brett fermentation.
Substitutions: Ekuanot, Cascade

Idaho 7™ is the first hop release from Jackson Farms just outside of Boise. This hop is ripe with zesty tangerine flavor that is reminiscent of marmalade. 
Typical alpha: 13.0-15.0%.
Aroma: pungent tropical fruit and citrus (apricot, orange, red grapefruit, papaya) with big notes of resiny pine and hints of black tea.
Typical brewing use: Idaho 7 is mainly used as a late addition hop with a distinct tangerine flavor. although it does do great as a bittering hop for IPA, pale ale, and hop-forward American wheat beers. 
US Variety
Substitutions:  Citra, Loral, and El Dorado

Jarrylo™ is  considered to be a dual purpose hop by most brewers
Typical alpha: 15.0-17.0%.
Aroma: Banana, pear, orange, spicy, grassy, fruit
Typical brewing use: American Pale Ale/Cream Ale, Hybrid Beers, Saisons and Belgians
USA Variety
Substitutions:  Motueka, Nelson Sauvin or Mosaic

Originally released by HopSteiner in 2012 as Experimental #01210, this Super Cascadian hop has a unique combination of fruity and herbal notes.
Typical alpha: 5.0-7.0%.
Aroma: Lemon, mint, green tea, and slight melon
Typical brewing use: American Pale Ale/Cream Ale, Hybrid Beers, IPA, Pale Lager, Trappist/Belgian Ale, Wheat Beers
USA Variety
Substitutions: Cascade, Mandarina Bavaria, Centennial

Loral's father is Nugget and its mother is Glacier. Loral has a noble French pedigree on its mother’s side, with Glacier being the granddaughter of Tardif De Bourgogne. It was released publicly in May 2016.
Typical alpha: 10.0 - 12.0%.
Aroma: Floral and herbal notes followed by a backdrop of citrus and earthy character. A touch of sweet fruity aroma rounds out this well-balanced hop.
Typical brewing use: Great for distinctive IPAs and pale ales but perfect for sessionable and lager-style beers.
USA Variety
Substitutions: Glacier, Nugget

High-alpha hop with clean, neutral bitterness.
Typical alpha: 13.0-15.0%.
Aroma: No distinct aroma characteristics
Typical Brewing Use: Bittering hops Can be used in almost any recipe.
Substitutions: Horizon

Daughter of Cascade (US), Hallertau Blanc and Hüll Melon, Mandarina Bavaria originated in Hüll, Germany and was released to the brewing masses in 2012. It is useful for both flavor and aroma and imparts slightly sweet notes of tangerine and citrus, especially when used for dry hopping.
Typical alpha: 7.0 - 10.0%.
Aroma: Tangerine, Citrus
Typical Brewing Use: Used for both flavor and aroma in Belgian Ale, French Ale
Substitutions: Columbus, Nugget, Cascade (US)

High-alpha hop with clean, neutral bitterness.
Typical alpha: 15.0-16.0%.
Aroma: Mild herbal, floral and resiny notes
Typical Brewing Use: Bittering hops Can be used in almost any recipe.
Substitutions: Nugget, Columbus

Mistral (France) has a very subtle character. The aroma of Mistral goes towards rose, melon, lychee. Mistral is ideal in late and dry hopping where a very nice and fine fruit character is expected. However, it has clean tasting bitterness.

Typical alpha: 5.7%.
Aroma: Rose, melon & lychee
Typical brewing use: Belgian IPA, Amber, American IPA, Barley wine, Bière de Garde, Saison, Pale Ale, Helles Bock, Special Bitter
France Variety
Substitutions: None

Mosaic is the first daughter of Simcoe and Nugget and has been humorously referred to by some as “Citra on steroids”.  Released in 2012 by the Hop Breeding Company, LLC, Mosaic hops feature complex but clean flavor characteristics and are known for their triple-use profile encompassing bittering, flavor and aroma.
Typical alpha: 11.5 - 13.5%.
Aroma: Flavors of mango, pine, citrus and herbs and aromas of tropical and stone fruit.
Typical brewing use: India Pale Ale, Pale Ale
US Variety
Substitutions: Citra

An excellent variety for single hop bills with multiple applications.
Typical alpha: 6.5 - 8.5%.
Aroma: Lively lemon and lime tones with hints of tropical fruit
Typical brewing use: American Ales, IPA
New Zealand Variety
Substitutions: Saaz, Sterling

Mt. Hood hops hail from German ancestry in the Hallertau region, but thrives in the Yakima Valley. 
Typical alpha: 7.0-9.0%.
Aroma: Mild, sweet and floral descendant of Hallertau
Typical Brewing Use: Bittering hops Can be used in almost any recipe.
US Variety 
Substitutions: Hallertauer, Liberty, Crystal

A new arrival from New Zealand, Nelson Sauvin is sure to delight those looking to impart a unique aroma to their beer. Nelson hops are an excellent dual purpose hop that can be used to produce a punch or sparingly for subtler bittering qualities. 
Typical alpha: 12.0 - 13.0%
Aroma: white wine "fruitiness" with fresh crushed gooseberry and grape infused tropical flavors. 
Typical Brewing Use:  Dual Purpose, ideal for American-style Pale Ales and specialty beers.
New Zealand Variety
Substitutions: Hallertau Blanc, Enigma, Motueka, Riwaka

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. 
Typical alpha: 8.0-10.0%.
Aroma: Rich rough-hewn flavor and aroma
Typical Brewing Use: Bittering hops Can be used in almost any recipe. Ideal for steam-style and ales.
Substitutions: Chinook, Columbus, Perle

A product of Brewers Gold and a high alpha acid male, Nugget is a classic bittering hop that holds a place in the heart of many brewers. The second most grown hop in Oregon, Nugget is lauded for its high alpha acids and low cohumulone content, as well as its ability to retain bittering potential over long storage periods. Used at the beginning of the boil, it is known to impart a strong bitterness with later boil additions contributing herbal and woody characteristics.
Typical alpha: 13.0-16.0 %
Aroma: Heavy spicy-herbal, and similar to Northern Brewer.
Typical Brewing Use:  Primarily used as a bittering hop, due to its high Alpha Acids, in American style beers including IPAs, Stouts, and Barleywines.
Substitutions: Galena, Magnum (US), Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus, CTZ

Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches, Palisade YCR 4 is known for its high yield and unique aroma profile. With moderate alpha acid, Palisade® borders on being a dual purpose hop, however, more complex characteristics are seen in later additions.
Typical alpha: 7.0-9.0%.
Aroma: Fruity, non citrusy
Typical Brewing Use: Bittering hops Can be used in almost any recipe.
Substitutions: Tettnanger

Moderate Bittering hop bred from English Norther Brewer
Typical alpha: 6.5-9.0%.
Aroma: underappreciated flowery aroma
Typical Brewing Use: Pale Ale, Porter, Kolsch, Pils, Lagers
Substitutions: Northern Brewer
German Variety

A definitive characteristic in Czech style Pilsners. One of the four true Noble hops.
Typical alpha: 6.5-9.0%.
Aroma: cinnamon-spicy aroma and flavor
Typical Brewing Use: Pilsners, Kolsch, Lagers
Czech Variety
Substitutions: Hallertau, Liberty

Sabro® Brand HBC 438 is a relatively new release from the Hop Breeding Company. Sabro is an aroma hop that is notable for its complexity of fruity and citrus flavors.
Typical alpha: 12 – 16%.
Aroma: Distinct tangerine, coconut, tropical fruit, and stone fruit aromas, with hints of cedar, mint, and cream.
Typical Brewing Use: Sabro is considered a dual-purpose hop. It may be one of the most well-rounded hops when it comes to both having a satisfying bitterness profile and a complex, well-translating set of aroma/flavor characteristics. Commonly used in American IPAs, Specialty IPAs, Pale Ales and Saisons.
US Variety
Substitutions: N/A

Simcoe®, previously named YCR 14, was released in 2000 by Select Botanicals Group. It has since become one of the most popular hops for both the craft beer and homebrewing industries. 
Typical alpha: 12-14%
Aroma: Passion fruit, pine resin, apricot, and fruity aroma and flavor.
Typical Brewing Use: Dual purpose, in IPA, Double IPA, American-style ale.
US Variety
Substitutions:  The closest substitution might be some combination of Cascade, Centennial, and Amarillo or Columbus.

Developed in Japan by Sapporo Breweries for use in their eponymous lager, Sorachi Ace was originally released in the 1980s and got its name from the Sorachi subprefecture of Hokkaido. As a cross between Saaz, Brewer’s Gold, and BeiKei No. 2, the goal of the breeder was to produce a variety that possessed noble characteristics with higher alpha acid levels.
Typical alpha: 11.5 – 16%.
Aroma: Fairly strong notes of citrus, most notably lemon, as well as unique herbal qualities.
Typical Brewing Use: Sorachi Ace hops are mainly used as a bittering hop, but with their intense lemon flavor and aroma, as well as light dill, tea, and coriander notes, some brewers use them for flavor. These hops are great in saisons, IPAs and wheats, although the extreme lemon makes them ideal for any summer beer.
Japan Variety
Substitutions: N/A

Typical alpha: 4 – 6.5%
Aroma: Described this hop as being pleasant, earthy, and spicy. It has, in comparison to its Slovenian cousins, more citrus-y aromas particularly grapefruit.
Typical Brewing Use: Based on its low alpha acids, this one is better used later in the boil. Brew with higher alpha hops at the start of the boil and showcase those unique flavors. Used in Lagers, English Bitters and Ales
Slovenian Variety
Substitutions: Fuggle, Willamette

Target (Hop), also known as Wye Target, is an English bittering hop that was released for commercial cultivation in 1972.
Typical alpha: 8-13%
Aroma: Distinct spicy, floral, sage and citrus characteristics.
Typical Brewing Use: A utility bittering hop that moonlights as an aroma and dry hop for intense ESBs and IPAs.
UK Variety
Substitutions:  Nugget, Fuggle, WIllamette, Admiral

The Tettnanger variety is a traditional and indigenous hop from the Saaz group which is mainly cultivated around Tettnanger on Lake Constance Germany. The unique combination of the favorable climate at Lake Constance and sandy clay soils from the Ice-age produces a very fine aroma.
Typical alpha: 3.0-5.0%.
Aroma: Mild and pleasant, slightly spicy
Typical Brewing Use: hops in almost Ale, Pilsner, Weizen, Lambic, Alt, Kolsch, Munich Helles.
German Variety
Substitutions: Halletua, Liberty, Fuggle

Developed in France in 2006, Triskel is a cultivar of the French hop, Strisselspalt and English varietal, Yeoman. With a more pronounced nose than its French parent, Triskel makes a unique first wort alternative and its notable aroma qualities make it well suited as a late addition or for dry hopping. Highly desired for Belgian-style or lighter ales, it features and elegant combination of both floral and subtle fruity notes with some citrus.

Typical alpha: 3.8%-9%
Aroma: Both floral and subtle fruity notes with some citrus.
Typical brewing use: Belgian Ale, Saison, Kolsch, Pilsner, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Lager, Wheat
France Variety
Substitutions: Strisselspalt · Ahtanum · Centennial · Chinook · Simcoe

Vanguard was the final Hallertau-derived variety to come out of the USDA’s hop breeding program and were released to the brewing world in 1997 after a long 15 years of development and testing. They are grown principally in the US and are considered great for adding a European-style aroma component to German-style beers.
Typical alpha: 4.0-6.0%
Aroma: Earthy, herbal and spicy
Typical Brewing Use: An aroma hop for use in Porter, Cream Ale, Lager, Rye Ale, Amber Ale, Belgian Ale, French Ale.
US Variety
Substitutions: Liberty, Mount Hood, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Saaz

Vic Secret™ is fairly new to the game, only being introduced in 2013. She hails from the same Australian and U.K. roots of her sister Topaz™. Vic Secret's approachability and high alpha acid content make her a nice addition to any hop-forward beer style. Her characteristics are best highlighted in whirlpool or dry-hop additions.
Typical alpha: 14 – 17%
Aroma: Piney, Tropical Fruits, Pineapple
Typical Brewing Use: Aroma/Flavor in Pale Ale, IPA, Stout & Porter.
Australian Variety
Substitutions: Galaxy

 A dual use hop Bred from 2/3 Hallertau Mittelfrüh, open pollinated by 1/3 New Zealand derived male
Typical alpha: 6.5-8.5%.
Aroma: Restrained floral notes and freshly zested lime
Typical Brewing Use: lager
NZ Variety
Substitutions: Hallertau, Liberty

Warrior® hops have become the go-to bittering hop (Alpha Acid 15-18%) for many craft and commercial breweries across America. It was developed by Select Botanicals Group and Yakima Chief Ranches in the Yakima Valley. 
Typical alpha: 14.0-18.0%
Aroma: Grapefruity, lemony, Pineapple, and some piney notes.
Typical Brewing Use: It has a very mild aroma and contributes balanced flavor, but the bitter bite is sought after for bigger IPAs and many Imperial styles. 
US Variety
Substitutions: Nugget, Columbus

American grown all purpose hop derived from Fuggle.
Typical Alpha: 4-5% AA
Aroma: woody, earthy, fruity
Typical Brewing Use: Use in any English or American Ale
USA Variety
Subsitutions: Fuggle

American grown all purpose hop derived from Fuggle.
Typical Alpha: 4-5% AA
Aroma: woody, earthy, fruity
Typical Brewing Use: Use in any English or American Ale
USA Variety
Subsitutions: Fuggle

A proprietary hop blend created to embody the powerful tradition and aroma you expect from your finest ales and IPA brews.  ZYTHOS is an IPA style blend created to optimize and exceed the aroma characteristics you require. ZYTHOS is not a replacement for proprietary varieties, but rather a premium pellet blend that will compliment your current IPA and Pale Ale brews.
Typical Alpha: 10.0-12.5%
Aroma: Tangerine, grapefruit, pine and even pineapple.
Typical Brewing Use: It is an excellent blend for any hop forward beer; IPA's and Pale Ales.
USA Variety
Subsitutions: Simcoe®, Amarillo®, Cascade