Organic Hops ***NOTICE: Hop Purchase Limitations As of 5/1/08*** Due to the current hop shortage we are restricting orders for hops to be sure we will have a reliable supply that our regular customers can count on. If you place an order for more than 2 oz. of hops and have not made a purchase from us prior to September 1 2007, your order will be refused unless it contains enough organic brewing ingredients to brew at least one 5 gallon batch of organic beer. If you have purchased organic brewing ingredients (including malts or kits) from us prior to September 1, 2007 or you can prove to us that the other ingredients you are brewing with are also organic, we will ship an order for more than 2 oz. of hops. Our cooperatively owned business is dedicated to promoting all organic beer, brewed only with organically grown malt and hops. Currently there are not enough organic hops available to brew enough 100% organic beer to meet the current demand. As a result, we have pledged to only sell our organic hops to brewers who can verify they are using the hops to brew organic beer. We are also restricting retail sales to a reasonable limit of 2 lbs per person. Orders that contain more than 2 lbs of hops will be adjusted as we see fit, and we are limiting sales of hops to individuals to no more than 6 lbs. in a 1 year period.*** Over the years, the availabilty of organically grown hops has grown considerably. Our first catalog in 1997 offered 4 types of organic hops. Now there are over a dozen varieties, available in both pellet and whole flower form. Supplies continue to be limited as the global demand for organic hops is higher than the available supply. It is not unusual for us to sell out of the most popular varieties before the next crop arrives. All of the hops that we sell are fully certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program. Organic certificates are available with your purchase upon request. All alpha acids given are average amounts for each crop. We are dedicated to offering every certified organic hop variety commercially available to our customers. We offer excellent prices considering wholesale costs of 2 to 3 times that of conventional hops costs because we buy in large quantities and we take a lower mark-up than typical homebrew retailers. We do sell our hops wholesale to licensed breweries that brew organic beer and homebrew supply shops that wish to offer certified organic brewing supplies to their customers. Call us at 1-800-768-4409 if you are interested in purchasing wholesale. Our hops are vacuum sealed in oxygen barrier packaging for the highest possible freshness and frozen until shipped. Our whole hops are always packaged in foil bags to prevent light damage in addition to superior oxygen barrier protection. Whole hops packaged in 1 lb. or larger bags are also nitrogen flushed. The whole hops must be strained from the wort after the boil. Using whole hops helps to filter out proteins from the mash after the boil, and can also help settle malt proteins during the boil. Pelletized hops are simply whole hops that have been ground into a powder and compressed into pellet form. They are easy to brew with, especially for dry hopping without having to use a hop bag. Pellet hops stay fresh longer than whole flower hops and are easier to measure and store. Hop Pellets Whole Hops Organic Brewing Spices Below is a complete list of hops that are, or have recently been available for purchase from us. We also sell our hops at wholesale prices to breweries and homebrew stores when larger quantities are available (our wholesale terms apply).To see what is currently available please visit one of the links to our online store above or contact us by telephone: 1-800-768-4409 HOP PELLETS Belgium Saaz Hop Pellets- 2% Avg. Alpha Saaz hops have long been revered as the very mild spicy, earthy aroma hop associated with European Lagers. This is the hop you will want for your finest European style Pilsners, and it will shine in wheat beers and Belgian style ales. The masterful Belgium growers have done an outstanding job cultivating this notoriously difficult to grow hop. The fact that they managed to grow it organically is proof positive that the skills exist in this world to grow any hop organically if the task is approached with the right amount of knowledge and dedication. An excellent substitute for Czech Saaz, US Sterling, or Polish Lublin. Fuggles Hop Pellets- 3% Avg. Alpha Fuggles have long been used in the finest English style ales for aroma and flavor, and will infuse a mild hoppy flavor and pleasant aroma in the best pale ales, bitters, and browns. The light bitterness and clean hop flavor and aroma make a good combination with high alpha hops such as Target or Pacific Gem. Fuggles is a great choice for hoppy American microbrew style ales, and works surprisingly well in Lambic. U.K. rootstock grown in Belgium. A good substitute for Willamette or Styrian Golding. U.K. First Gold Hop Pellets- 7% Avg. Alpha First Gold is one of England's new dwarf hop varieties, a cross-pollination of Whitbread Golding and a dwarf hop plant. With a higher alpha acid than its cousins this hop is versatile for bittering but has the good clean aroma and flavor desirable in many hoppy ales. Imparts a pleasant citrus/apricot nose that is outstanding in ESB's, IPA's, or fruit beers. Organically grown in Great Britain. A good substitute for Kent Golding or Crystal. German Spalt Select Hop Pellets- 7% Avg. Alpha Exceptionally fresh and aromatic, German Select are one of the best organic hops we have found. Bred from Mittlefrueh and Spalt hops in the early 90's the aroma of Select hops is reminiscent of a fine Tettnanger or Hersbrucker noble hop. A hop suitable for bittering, flavor, and aroma, it is excellent in European ales and lagers, with a pleasant spicy flavor and strong aroma. A good substitute for Tettnanger, US Saaz, Hersbrucker. German Saphir Hop Pellets- 4% Avg. Alph   This is a relatively unknown but up and coming new breed of hop that is starting to replace the Hallertaur Mittlefrueh variety which has become more and more susceptable to diasease and pests. Shares many of the Hallertaur Mittlefrueh characteristics and with a low alpha acid content is very well suited as an aroma hop for the finest European style lagers. The Saphir is a true jewel in the noble hop family and has a refined aroma and a mild flavor. This hop is distinguished by a sweet and clean citrus aroma that has a hint of tangerine. Try this in your finest German lagers, Pilsners, Belgian White, or even an English mild ale. German Hallertau Hersbrucker Hop Pellets- 4% Avg. Alpha This is a traditional European hop widely used in many beer styles including Lager, Bock, Weizen, Belgian Ales, Kolsch, and Helles. A hop suitable for flavor and aroma with an exceptionally pleasant spicy aroma and a refined finish. Also a good hop to use for American lagers and light ales. A good substitute for Mt Hood or French Strisselspalt. German Perle Hop pellets- 8% Avg. Alpha A popular dual purpose hop used as a bittering hop that adds a clean, slightly minty flavor, and when used as an aroma hop adds a mild floral hoppy aroma. Comparable to U.S. grown Perle, but has a more subtle and pleasant hop aroma. Typically used in a wide rdange of beer styles, from Pale ale and Porter to Pilsner, Alt, and Hefeweizen. A good substitute for Northern Brewer. German Tettnanger Hop Pellets- 5% Avg. Alpha German grown Tettnanger is a rare find in the U.S., but we have imported a few pounds of this truly noble hop, organically grown in the Tettnang region in Germany. Has a pleasant, fine aroma, with a slightly spicy flavor. Use in your finest European style lagers and wheat beers. Also a good choice for Belgian ales especially Lambics. Possible substitutions include German Spalt Select or Hallertaur Hersbrucker. German Hallertaur Tradition Hop Pellets- 6% Avg. Alpha This hop was bred to become a stronger, more disease resistant version of Hallertaur Mittelfruh. Best used as an aroma or flavor hop in European style ales and lagers such as Pilsner, Alt, and wheat beers, but its classic smooth flavor and refined noble aroma make this a versatile hop for a wide range of beer styles. A good substitute for Liberty or German Hallertau. German Hallertau Mittlefrueh Hop Pellets- 4% Avg. Alpha A true noble hop, imported Mittlefrueh is hard to find even non-organic because it is the preferred hop of several major breweries. Has a very fine, noble aroma,and mild spicy flavor. Quantities are currently very limited. Best for European lagers, Hefeweizen, Belgian Ales, and European Ales. Possible substitutions include German Tradition, Liberty, Ultra. Kent Goldings Hop Pellets- 5.5% Avg. Alpha One of the finest hops in the world, Kent Goldings is the traditional old English hop developed in the late 1700's. Excellent for English style ales and Porters, this is a mild hop with a pleasant flowery aroma and a refined flavor. Also suitable for many Belgian, French, and Scottish ales. Possible substitutions: US Goldings, First Gold, UK progress. Organically grown in Belgium from Kent Goldings rootstock. British Target Hop Pellets- 9% Avg. Alpha Widely used in Britain, this is one of the most popular hops for ales. Excellent bittering qualities yet is very aromatic with a unique herbal character. Very distinctive flavor is ideal for many English styles. We also like this hop in American style porters and stouts. A good substitute for Fuggle or Willamette. Available in limited quantities. English Challenger Hop Pellets- 8% Avg. Alpha   Recognized as a dual purpose hop because it has a respectable alpha acid level combined with a good hop aroma. Originally bred from Northern Brewer rootstock in the late sixties, this hop has become a staple for many English breweries, and is at its best in styles such as ESB, porter, stout, barley wine, and brown ale. The aroma is strong with refined spicy notes. A good substitute for Northern Brewer or Perle hops. New Zealand Hallertaur Hop Pellets- 8.5% Avg. Alpha   Our most popular hop! A versatile hop that is similar to the German Hallertau Mittelfruh variety with a pleasant floral aroma suitable for flavor and aroma, yet it has a relatively high alpha acid content, making it useful as a bittering hop. It has the ability to retain its clean, crisp taste even in older beers. This hop is a good choice for German style lagers and European and American ales. We like this hop as a substitute for Hallertaur or Tettnanger hops, and its clean aroma works well for aroma or dry hopping American style hoppy pale ales and IPAs. New Zealand Pacific Gem Hop pellets- 17% Avg. Alpha   New Zealand is an excellent place to grow organic hops because none of the usual hop diseases and pests such as downy mildew. One of the methods employed by New Zealand organic hop farmers to reduce pest damage is to send sheep into the hop row to defoliate the lower branches. This also provides a source of fertilizer for the plants. Pacific Gem is a very high alpha hop with a pleasant citrus aroma good for bitters and dark beers. Some brewers have reported that Pacific Gem provides a subtle "blackberry" flavor/taste, which is a popular characteristic for English bitters and stouts. With its good clean bittering character, Pacific Gem is a good substitute for Magnum, Millenium, Nugget, or Columbus hops. New Zealand Saaz Hop pellets- 8% Avg. Alpha   We are pleased to offer pellets of one of our best selling hops. Fresh from the master growers in New Zealand, this new hybrid of Saaz is a welcome addition to the world's selection of organic hops. Saaz is renouned for a mild earthy spiciness and clean aroma, and is widely used in European lagers, especially the Czech Pilsner style. The New Zealand Saaz is bred from Saaz rootstock hybridized with organic New Zealand stock. Quantities may be limited. New Zealand Cascade Hop pellets- 9% Avg. Alpha   The newest addition to the world's selection of organic hops. The New Zealand Cascade hops retain the dominant characteristics of this extremely popular hop, but the the quality of product is first rate and in keeping with the high standards that the New Zealand growers have become known for. This is a fresh, very aromatic hop that is popular in American style ales as well as English and Australian Ales. Excellent for dry hopping. Bred from Cascade rootstock hybridized with organic New Zealand stock. A good substitute for American Cascade, Centennieal, Amarillo, or Columbus. American Cascade Hop pellets- 4.5% Avg. Alpha Grown in Yakima Valley, Washington State. A fresh, resinous hop good for flavor and aroma, with a strong, distinctive aroma.The most popular hop with many homebrewers and craft brewers, and is a good choice for West coast style hoppy ales. The quality of this hop is a bit inconsistant from year to year as the US growers have not quite worked out all the bugs when it comes to organic hop farming. Your purchase will help to continue to support thier efforts to bring US grown certified organic hops to the marketplace. If the best quality is your number one concern, we recommend the New Zealand Cascade instead, especially for dry hopping and aroma hopping. WHOLE HOPS Belgium Saaz Hop Pellets- 2% Avg. Alpha Saaz hops have long been revered as the very mild spicy, earthy aroma hop associated with European Lagers. This is the hop you will want for your finest European style Pilsners, and it will shine in wheat beers and Belgian style ales. The masterful Belgium growers have done an outstanding job cultivating this notoriously difficult to grow hop. The fact that they managed to grow it organically is proof positive that the skills exist in this world to grow any hop organically if the task is apprached with the right amount of knowledge and dedication. An excellent substitute for Czech Saaz, US Sterling, or Polish Lublin. Fuggles Hop Pellets- 3% Avg. Alpha Fuggles have long been used in the finest English style ales for aroma and flavor, and will infuse a mild hoppy flavor and pleasant aroma in the best pale ales, bitters, and browns. The light bitterness and clean hop flavor and aroma make a good combination with high alpha hops such as Target or Pacific Gem. Fuggles is a great choice for hoppy American microbrew style ales, and works surprisingly well in Lambic. U.K. rootstock grown in Belgium. A good substitute for Willamette or Styrian Golding. U.K. First Gold Hop Pellets- 7% Avg. Alpha First Gold is one of England's new dwarf hop varieties, a cross-pollination of Whitbread Golding and a dwarf hop plant. With a higher alpha acid than its cousins this hop is versatile for bittering but has the good clean aroma and flavor desirable in many hoppy ales. Imparts a pleasant citrus/apricot nose that is outstanding in ESB's, IPA's, or fruit beers. Organically grown in Great Britain. A good substitute for Kent Golding or Crystal. New Zealand Saaz Whole Hops- 6% Avg. Alpha Fresh from the master growers in New Zealand, this new hybrid of Saaz is a welcome addition to the world's selection of organic hops. Saaz is renouned for a mild earthy spiciness and clean aroma, and is widely used in European lagers, especially the Pilsner style. The New Zealand Saaz is bred from Saaz rootstock hybridized with organic New Zealand stock. Although a newcomer on the hop scene, this hop is already in use by several prominent breweries. Our inventory is very small this year, so quantities may be limited. New Zealand Hallertaur Whole Hops- 8% Avg. Alpha Our most popular hop! A versatile hop that is similar to the German Hallertau Mittelfruh variety with a pleasant floral aroma suitable for flavor and aroma, yet it has a relatively high alpha acid content, making it useful as a bittering hop. It has the ability to retain its clean, crisp taste even in older beers. This hop is a good choice for German style lagers and European and American ales. We like this hop as a substitute for Hallertaur or Tettnanger hops, and its clean aroma works well for aroma or dry hopping American style hoppy pale ales and IPAs. New Zealand Pacific Gem Whole Hops- 15% Avg. Alpha New Zealand is an excellent place to grow organic hops because none of the usual hop diseases and pests such as downy mildew exist. One of the methods employed by New Zealand organic hop farmers to reduce pest damage is to send sheep into the hop row to defoliate the lower branches. This also provides a source of fertilizer for the plants. Pacific Gem is a very high alpha hop with a pleasant citrus aroma good for bitters and dark beers. Some brewers have reported that Pacific Gem provides a subtle "blackberry" flavor/taste, which is a popular characteristic for English bitters and stouts. American Cascade Whole hops - 4% Avg. Alpha Grown in Yakima Valley, Washington State. A fresh, resinous hop good for flavor and aroma, with a strong, distinctive aroma.The most popular hop with many homebrewers and craft brewers, and is a good choice for West coast style hoppy ales. The quality of this hop is a bit inconsistent from year to year as the US growers have not quite worked out all the bugs when it comes to organic hop farming. Your purchase will help to continue to support their efforts to bring US grown certified organic hops to the marketplace. A good substitute for Fuggle, Centennial, or Amarillo. If the best quality is your number one concern, we recommend the New Zealand Cascade instead, especially for dry hopping and aroma hopping. Kent Goldings Whole Hops- 5.5% Avg. Alpha One of the finest hops in the world, Kent Goldings is the traditional old English hop developed in the late 1700's. Excellent for English style ales and Porters, this is a mild hop with a pleasant flowery aroma and a refined flavor. Also suitable for many Belgian, French, and Scottish ales. Possible substitutions: US Goldings, First Gold, UK progress. Organically grown in Belgium from Kent Goldings rootstock. British Target Whole Hops- 13% Avg. Alpha Widely used in Britain, this is one of the most popular hops for ales. Excellent bittering qualities yet is very aromatic with a unique herbal character. Very distinctive flavor is ideal for many English styles. We also like this hop in American style porters and stouts. A good substitute for Fuggle or Willamette. Available in limited quantities. German Saphir Whole Hops- 3.5% Avg. Alpha This is a relatively unknown but up and coming new breed of hop that is starting to replace the Hallertaur Mittlefrueh variety which has become more and more susceptable to diasease and pests. Shares many of the Hallertaur Mittlefrueh characteristics and with a low alpha acid content is very well suited as an aroma hop for the finest European style lagers. The Saphir is a true jewel in the noble hop family and has a refined aroma and a mild flavor. This hop is distinguished by a sweet and clean citrus aroma that has a hint of tangerine. Try this in your finest German lagers, Pilsners, Belgian White, or even an English mild ale. German Hallertau Mittlefrueh Whole Hops- 5% Avg. Alpha A true noble hop, imported Mittlefrueh is hard to find even non-organic because it is the preferred hop of several major breweries. Has a very fine, noble aroma,and mild spicy flavor. Quantities are currently very limited. Best for European lagers, Hefeweizen, Belgian Ales, and European Ales. Possible substitutions include German Tradition, Liberty, Ultra. German Spalt Select Whole Hops- 6% Avg. Alpha Exceptionally fresh and aromatic, German Select are one of the best organic hops we have found. Bred from Mittlefrueh and Spalt hops in the early 90's the aroma of Select hops is reminiscent of a fine Tettnanger or Hersbrucker noble hop. A hop suitable for bittering, flavor, and aroma, it is excellent in European ales and lagers, with a pleasant spicy flavor and strong aroma. A good substitute for Tettnanger, US Saaz, Hersbrucker. German Perle Whole Hops- 8% Avg. Alpha A popular dual purpose hop used as a bittering hop that adds a clean, slightly minty flavor, and when used as an aroma hop adds a mild floral hoppy aroma. Comparable to U.S. grown Perle, but has a more subtle and pleasant hop aroma. Typically used in a wide rdange of beer styles, from Pale ale and Porter to Pilsner, Alt, and Hefeweizen. A good substitute for Northern Brewer. German Hallertaur Tradition Whole Hops- 6.5% Avg. Alpha This hop was bred to become a stronger, more disease resistant version of Hallertaur Mittelfruh. Best used as an aroma or flavor hop in European style ales and lagers such as Pilsner, Alt, and wheat beers, but its classic smooth flavor and refined noble aroma make this a versatile hop for a wide range of beer styles. A good substitute for Liberty or German Hallertau.

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