British Hop aromas are delicate, complex and some have a significant intensity. They are interesting, historical and varied and they make the most wonderful, drinkable beer in the world, in our opinion.
Below is a summary of the 20 British Hop Varieties available today. For more information, please click on each variety.
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|
Alpha Range % |
Characteristics |
Flavour Intensity |
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13 – 16 |
Resinous, orangey, citrus |
9 |
|
|
5 – 9 |
Lychees, floral, grapefruit |
9 |
|
|
8.5 – 13.5 |
Sage, citrus, spice |
9 |
|
|
6 – 8 |
Spicy, blackcurrant, lemon |
8 |
|
|
8 – 10.5 |
Cedar, grapefruit, herbal |
8 |
|
|
6.5 – 9 |
Spicy, cedar, green tea |
7 |
|
|
8 – 10.5 |
Blackcurrant, spicy, citrus |
7 |
|
|
7 – 10 |
Spicy, floral, pine |
7 |
|
|
5 – 7.5 |
Spicy, botanical, floral |
7 |
|
|
3 – 6 |
Honey, apricot, almond |
6 |
|
|
7 – 10 |
Spicy, light floral |
6 |
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|
4 – 6 |
Spicy, honey, thyme |
6 |
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|
6.5 – 10 |
Orange, marmalade, spicy |
6 |
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|
3.5 – 6.5 |
Minty, floral, earthy |
6 |
|
|
4 – 9.5 |
Spicy, honey, earthy |
6 |
|
|
9 – 13 |
Spicy, citrus, pears |
6 |
|
|
6 – 7.5 |
Sweet, floral, minty |
6 |
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|
4.5 – 6.5 |
Herbal, floral, earthy |
6 |
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|
8 -12 |
Molasses, chocolate, spicy |
5 |
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|
8 – 11 |
Lemon, spicy, marmalade |
5 |
