20 popular types of hops to try

Do you know the difference between the Magnum and the Fuggle? And between the Simcoe and the Saaz? If these words confuse you, you’ve come to the right place. These are names of hops, which are used in the beer brewing process to add flavors, aromas, and bitterness. If you like to drink a beer, ale or lager, and want to know more regarding this wonderful world, read on. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular types of hops.

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Houblon Calypso

Typically used to make ales, stouts and barley wines, houblon Calypso, originally from the United States, is famous for its fruity taste. You can expect hints of apples, pears and citrus. Grown in the Yakima Valley, Calypso hops also feature a high percentage of alpha acids.

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Houblon Nugget

If you rather prefer a very hoppy beer, turn to the houblon Nugget. Offering a green herbal aroma and a subtle flavor, this hop is often used to add a touch of bitterness to beers. If you want to try this variety, it is most commonly found in IPAs and Imperial ales.

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Houblon Fuggle

Originally from Kent, England, the hop Fuggle has been around for regarding 150 years. Today, you can find this strain in the UK as well as the states of Oregon and Washington in the US. Adding both bitterness and a well-known aroma, hops are found in ales, sweet ales, beer bitters and English-style porters.

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Houblon Zappa

Originally found in the wild mountains of New Mexico, the houblon Zappa is generally added at the end of boiling. Its spicy aroma and tropical fruit notes have made this hop a favorite of ale drinkers around the world. You’ll find it in IPAs and pale ales, as well as fruity sour beers. Can you recognize it?

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Houblon El Dorado

Its intense tropical fruit aroma and flavor have made The Golden a popular hop since its launch in 2010. It is used to make different types of beer, including American pale ales, IPAs, lagers, wheat ales, and creamy ales. When used in the brewing process, it provides a smooth, balanced bitterness and a rich aroma.

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Houblon Simcoe

One of the most popular hops among craft beer drinkers, the hop Simcoe worth looking for. First grown commercially in 2000, it has since grown in popularity. Commonly found in pale ales, Simcoe hops impart a grassy, ​​fruity flavor to beer, often described as similar to pineapple.

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Houblon Liberty

The houblon Liberty was first marketed in 1983 and is now popular across the United States. Although difficult to store and best used when fresh, this hop has many benefits that make it a favorite of brewers, who use it to make bocks, pale ales and lagers.

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Houblon Saaz

Originally from the Czech Republic, the hop Saaz is one of four noble hops originals. It is known for its excellent quality aroma. Famous for its earthy lager flavor, this hop is used in many European beers, including the much-loved Czech version of Budweiser. You can expect to perceive floral, herbal and slightly spicy notes in beers made with this hop.

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Hoblon Junga

Originally from Poland, the hop Jung is mainly used to give bitterness to beers. Although it doesn’t add much flavor or fragrance, it does have black currant and grapefruit and slightly spicy notes. Because it is readily available, this hop is used in a wide range of beers, including Imperial Stouts, Porters, Pale and Brown Ales, California Common, and IPAs.

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Houblon Cascade

This is the hop that defines the style of American pale ale beers; so there is a good chance that you have come across the houblon Cascade at one time or another. It is used to give ales a tart grapefruit flavor as well as a floral and spicy aroma. Known as the “King of Hops” by some beer drinkers, Cascade is a name you need to know.

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Houblon Citra

Grown in the United States, the hop Citra was first released in 2008. This dual-purpose hop is used throughout the brewing process and features a citrus and floral aroma and flavor. In 2018, Citra became the most cultivated hop and has been defending this prestigious title ever since. It is now found in hundreds of different beer types.

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Houblon Mosaic

The houblon Mosaic has a triple function: it adds bitterness, flavor and aroma. When used in beers, a taste of mango, pine, citrus or herbs is often obtained. You might recognize it in some pale ales and IPAs. Mosaic is a relatively new type of hop (marketed since 2012), but rapidly gaining popularity.

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Houblon Galaxy

Harvested in Victoria and Tasmania, Australia, the houblon Galaxy is now used in a wide range of beers around the world. This hop adds notes of lemon, passion fruit and peach when used at the end of the brew. Many brewers use it to give their beers a distinctive fruity taste and fresh aroma.

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Houblon Crystal

Its strong spicy notes of cinnamon, black pepper and nutmeg quickly made houblon Crystal a popular choice in modern brewing communities. Although its yield is relatively low, you’ll taste it in a wide range of beers, from IPAs and ales to stouts and bitters. The versatility of this hop has made it famous and widely used.

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Houblon Chinook

The next hop, the Chinook, is a dual-purpose hop that is part of the USDA breeding program in Washington State. Offering a frank bitterness and aromas of fruits, spices and pine, this hop is widely used. It is found in fruity IPAs and American ales; so you may have had a taste of it over the years.

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Houblon Horizon

Created in 1970, the houblon Horizon is used to add bitterness and flavor during the brewing process. It can be found in pale ales, red ales, and even pumpkin ales. This variety and Magnum hops are often substituted for each other when one of the two is not available. With its floral and citrusy taste, this hop will always be a popular choice.

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Hops split

Going back to 8e century, the hops split is of great historical importance. It is mainly grown – as its name suggests – in the Spalt region of Germany. It features earthy and spicy notes, and you’ll find it in traditionally German ales, lagers and pilsners as well as bocks and kölschs.

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Houblon Apollo

Cultivated for the first time in 2000, then marketed in 2006, the houblon Apollo quickly built a good reputation. Due to its sharp and bitter taste, it is often used in the brewing of strong and bitter beers. It is also found in experimental beers as well as popular IPAs. Pay attention to the grapefruit notes.

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Houblon Magnum

Originally grown in Germany, the houblon Magnum is now found throughout the United States. Rather than adding flavor or aroma, this hop primarily makes the beer more bitter during the brewing process. That’s why it’s found in bitter beers and ales, as well as some stouts and IPAs.

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Bravo Hops

Known for its sweet bitterness, the Bravo hops has light floral notes. It has a subdued flavor of orange and stone fruits like peaches and plums. Released in 2006, Bravo hops have long been used by breweries on the West Coast of the United States. You’ll find it in extra special bitters, American pale ales, and IPAs.

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