The Perfect Gift for the Craft Brewer in Your Life
Christmas is right around the corner! Are you still struggling with what to get the craft beer brewer in your life? Buy fresh hops to get them a gift they’ll really love – and that you might get to enjoy in the end as well!
You can buy our hops in 2 oz, 1 lb, 11 lb, and 22 lb sizes. For craft brewing we recommend buying a single 1 lb bag or a variety of 2 oz bags! Check out which 2018 hop variety your craft brewer will love!
Cascade
One of the most popular hops in craft brewing (and the hop that started it all), Cascade can be used as both an aroma and a bittering hop. A great choice for the IPA-loving craft brewer!
Profile: Flora and citrus flavors, with hints of pine.
Cascade Beers:
- American Pale Ales
- India Pale Ales
- Blonde Ales
- Amber Ales
- Red Ales
- American Porters
Chinook
Chinook is an all-purpose hop, similar to Cascade and Columbus, but milder. If your brewer likes to experiment with a wider variety of beers, Chinook is a fantastic option!
Profile: Strong pine-like aroma with hints of floral and citrus.
Chinook Beers:
- American Pale Ales
- India Pale Ales
- Stouts
- Porters
- Amber Ales
- Brown Ales
- Barley Wine
- American Lagers
- Winter Ales
Columbus
Columbus is similar to cascade and chinook, but with a spicy finish all its own. Know a spice lover? Give the Columbus a try!
Profile: Citrus, earthy, and spicy flavors.
Columbus Beers:
- Pale Ales
- Imperial Red Ales
- Imperial Brown Ales
- Barley Wine
- Stouts
- Lagers
Crystal
Bred with similar characteristics to European noble hops, Crystal is one of the best substitutes for the German hop Hallertau Mittelfruh. Crystal is a terrific option for the brewer who prefers European-style beers!
Profile: Aroma-type cultivar with earthy, herbal, and spicy flavors.
Crystal Beers:
- Light Lager
- Golden ales
- Pilsners
- Belgian ales
- Bocks
- Brown ales
- Pale ales
- Stouts
- Alts
- Kölsch
- ESB
Michigan Copper
Michigan Copper is a newer hop, developed by Great Lakes Hops in the last 10 years. It’s fruity and floral aroma adds a tropical feel to any beer and has been likened to Hawaiian fruit punch! If your brewer likes fruity beers, Michigan Copper is the way to go.
Profile: Earthy, floral, citrus, and tropical fruit aromas
Michigan Copper Beers:
- American Pale Ales
- India Pale Ales
- Wheats
- Belgians
- Lagers
- Stouts
Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood was one of the first American hop bred to have the same characteristics as European Noble Hops. It’s versatility and noble aroma profile make it perfect for European-style ales and lagers! Mt. Hood is another wonderful option for the European beer lover.
Profile: Light sweetness accompanied by spicy and herbal flavors.
Mt. Hood Beers:
- Bocks
- Munich Helles
- Barleywines
- Belgian Ales
- Amber Ales
- Strong Ales
- Pale Ales & IPAs
- Stouts & Brown Ales
- American Wheat & Hefeweizens
- Altbier & Vienna Lager
- Blondes & Golden Ales
- Holiday Lagers
Nugget
Nugget hops were one of the earliest “super-alpha” varieties cultivated in the U.S. It’s smooth bittering makes it a popular choice for American craft beers, however it’s low citrus profile enables Nugget to be used in a wider variety of beers as well. Nugget is great for the experimental brewer!
Profile: A floral, earthy and resinous bittering-type cultivar.
- Stouts
- India Pale Ales
- American Blonde Ales
- American Wheats
- Barley Wines
- Saison & Beire de Garde
- English Bitters
- Lagers
- Irish Stouts
Tahoma
Tahoma’s high-citrus profile makes it similar to Cascade hops, but with pronounced hints of pine and cedar. It’s low cohumulone characteristic makes it one of the best options for pale ales and light lagers. Perfect for the IPA lover looking to mix things up!
Profile: Mostly citrus aroma with notes of pine and cedar.
Tahoma Beers:
- American Pale Ales
- India Pale Ales
- Wheat Ales
- Brown Ales
- Light Lagers
Triple Pearl
Triple Pearl was developed in Oregon in 2013 and is known for its pronounced aroma characteristics. It’s unique blend of flavors adds something special to pale ales, blonde ales, pale lagers and even Kölsches. Give the gift of Triple Pearl to any brewer who likes to try new things!
Profile: citrus, spicy, tropical fruit, and pine flavors.
Triple Pearl Beers:
- India Pale Ales
- American Pale Ales
- Pale Lagers
- Saison
- Kölsch
- Blonde Ale
Buy Fresh Hops For Your Craft Brewer
Whether the craft brewer in your life is just getting started or has years of experience, the gift of fresh hops is sure to delight them!