Northern Brewer
Mint-pine — California Common defining hop.
Description
Bred at Wye College in 1934. Mint, pine, and wood character. Famous as the defining hop of Anchor Steam (California Common), and useful as a clean-ish bittering hop for English ales. Widely grown in both England and Germany.
Profile
| Alpha acid | 7–10% |
|---|---|
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% |
| Cohumulone | 25–30% |
| Total oils | 1–1.6 mL/100g |
| Flavor | mint, pine, wood |