Organic Hops ***NOTICE: Hop Purchase Limitations As of 3/1/2009*** Because organic hops are in short supply worldwide, and some varieties are difficult to obtain, we have order limits for hops. Certain hop varieties have quantity limits. Additionally, if you place an order for more than 16 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 or you can verify that you purchased organic brewing malt elsewhere. Regular customers and customers who purchase base brewing ingredients from us can buy as many hops as they need but we reserve the right to limit order quantities at any time if an order exceeds amounts considered normal for homebrewing purposes. Closeout hops are exempt from our policy and any order for closeout hops will be accepted but all sales of closeout hops are final. We are 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 only sell our organic hops in quantity to brewers who can verify they are using the hops to brew organic beer. Breweries and homebrew shops who buy hops from us at wholesale should enquire by telephone or e-mail, as we have inventory that we allocate to wholesale customers and the order limits are very different. 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 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 American Summit Hop Pellets- 13% Avg. Alpha We are excited to bring you the first of what we hope are many offerings of certified organic hops grown right here in North America. Grown in the Yakima Valley of the Pacific Northwest by a family farm with generations of experience growing hops, and one of the first to grow certified organic hops on a large scale here in the United Staes. These are strong bittering hops with a strong citrus or grapefruit aroma. We are impressed with the strong pungent aroma with herbal notes reminiscent of a good Australian Pride of Ringwood hop. With the strong citrus character, Summit is a good choice for an American style IPA. Summit is the first dwarf hop to be bred for production in the United States. They are grown on a low trellis requiring hand picking so the hop cones are hand selected and less damaged than machine harvested hops. Recommended substitute for Galena, Simcoe, Cascade, or Pride of Ringwood. American Palisades Hop Pellets- 5% Avg. Alpha Palisade hops are grown in the Yakima Valley of the Pacific Northwest by a family farm with generations of hop growing experience. The Palisades variety was bred from Swiss Tettnanger hops, and have a character similar to Willamette or Fuggles. They exhibit a refined and subtle flavor with an earthy herbal aroma that could also be described as grassy. A slight spicy character with hints of citrus or apricot makes some describe this hop as pretty. As mellow rather than overpowering hop the Palisades are a great hop for beers that strike a good balance between malt and hops and have a smooth drinkable character. Recommended substitute for Tettnanger, Willamette, Fuggle, Styrian Golding. 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. 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. 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. 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 Opal Hop Pellets- 7% Avg. Alpha This is a new German hop from the German research center Hüll that exhibits excellent aroma characteristics combined with a respectable alpha acid level. Opal is a European jewel which has a sweet spice, slightly peppery aroma and flavor combined with a light clean citrus fruit aroma. We think this hop will do well in German wheat beers, summer ales, Helles, light European lagers, light ales, Saisons, and Belgian wit. A good substitute for East Kent Goldings, Styrian Goldings, or Tettnanger. 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 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. 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. WHOLE HOPS Belgium Admiral Whole Hops- 14.5% Avg. Alpha Our newest organic hop arrival is a welcome addition to our selection that offers both high alpha acid for bittering and a strong hoppy aroma. The aroma is an astonishingly strong fruity and sweet aroma perfect for hoppy ales. Admiral gives a citrusy sweet flavor with hints of orange to most brews which is well suited to hoppy beers especially IPA. This is the hop to use for beers wanting a strong hop nose and a well rounded bitterness. Supplies are very limited this year and orders are limited to 6 oz. of this hop per customer. Very good in recipes calling for Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial, Challenger, or Chinook. Belgium Saaz Whole Hops- 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. 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. 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. 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.

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