GEELONG HOME BREW | HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT HOPS
If you're looking to add some fresh, quality hops to your next homebrew, Wallington's WRG has you covered. We carry a wide selection of vacuum-sealed homebrew hops, so you can always find the perfect variety for your brew. Whether you're a seasoned homebrewer or just getting started, we've got the hops you need to make the perfect beer.
If you are local to Wallington's, Visit our Home Brewing department and meet Dan, who will provide you with fantastic advice on choosing the best hops for your beer.
| Origin | Hop | Typical Beer Styles | Alpha | Flavour and Aroma |
| USA | Amarillo | Pale Ales, IPAs, Porters | 8% to 9% | Floral and citrus, more orange than grapefruit |
| USA | Azacca | Pale Ales, Lagers | 14% to 16% | Pungent tropical and stone fruit with pine |
| AUS | Cascade | Ales, IPAs, Porters, Witbier | 6% to 7% | Floral and spicy with a hint of grapefruit |
| USA | Centennial | Ales, IPAs, Wheat beers | 11% to 12% | Floral and strong citrus notes |
| USA | Chinook | Most beer styles, from Pale Ales to Lagers | 12% | Strong pine and slightly spicy grapefruit |
| USA | Citra | IPAs, Double IPAs | 7% | Sharp citrus with tropical fruit |
| AUS | Cluster | Ales, Lagers, Stouts | 15% | Spicy |
| USA | Columbus | Pale Ales, Stouts Lagers | 5% | Pungent and herbal |
| UK | East Kent Goldings | Ales, ESB, Bitter | 12% | Flowery tones |
| USA | El Dorado | Pale Ales, Lagers | 14% to 16% | Tropical fruit |
| USA | Equinox | IPAs | 10% | Lemon, lime, papaya, apple, and green pepper |
| USA | Falconers Flight | Pale Ales, Lagers | 8% | Floral and fruity with lemon and grapefruit |
| UK | First Gold | English style ales, porters, fruit beers | 4% | Citrus with apricot |
| UK | Fuggles | Any English-style beer or American ale | 14% | Spicy and woody with a hint of fruit |
| AUS | Galaxy | Pale Ales, IPA’s, Barley Wines | 3% | Spicy citrus and passionfruit |
| GER | Hallertau | Lagers, Pilsners, Weizens, Beglain Ales | 3% | Floral with some spice |
| GER | Hersbrucker | Lager, pilsner, bock, wheat | 3% | Hoppy |
| USA | Magnum | All Ales and Lagers | 10% | Spice and citrus |
| USA | Mosaic | Brown Ales, IPAs, Pale Ales | 11% | Floral blueberry and tangerine with earthy aromas |
| NZ | Nelson Sauvin | US-Style Ales, Lagers | 10% to 12% | Fruity Chardonnay and gooseberry |
| GER | Northern Brewer | Porters, Ales, ESBs, German Lagers, Steam beers | 8% | Woody with fresh mint |
| NZ | Pacific Gem | Organic Pale Ales, IPAs, Lagers | 15% | Floral and woody with subtle blackberry |
| USA | Palisade | English and US-Style Ales | 7% | Floral and grassy, faintly apricot |
| GER | Perle | Pale Ales, Porters, Stouts, Lagers | 4% | Spicy and fruity |
| UK | Pilot | All Ales | 9% to 12% | Spice and lemon |
| AUS | Pride of Ringwood | Australian lager | 7% | Earthy and herbal |
| NZ | Rakau | India pale ale, Pale ale | 11% | Grassy with lemon, grapefruit and a hint of tropical flowers |
| CZECH | Saaz | Pilsner, lager, wheat, Belgian Ales | 3% | Earthy and spicy |
| USA | Simcoe | Ales, Pale Ales, IPAs, Double IPAs | 13% | Strong pine with passionfruit and apricot |
| USA | Sorachi Ace | Belgian Wits, IPAs, Pale Ales, Belgian Saisons | 12% | Lemony |
| NZ | Southern Cross | Australian Lagers | 14% | Pine and lemon zest |
| AUS | Summer (Australian) | IPAs, Pale Ales, Lagers | 5% to 6% | Slightly earthy and floral. Apricot and melon for late additions. |
| USA | Summit | IPAs, Pale Ales, Barley Wines, Stouts | 16% | Herbal with grapefruit and tangerine |
| UK | Target | All ale and lager | 10% | Pungent English hop |
| GER | Tettnang | Ales, Wheats, Lagers, Pilsners | 2% | Spicy and herbal |
| AUS | Topaz | India pale ale, Pale ale | 15% | Resinous and grassy with lychee aromas for late additions |
| AUS | Vic Secret | Pale Ale | 16% | Resinous and grassy with pineapple aromas for late additions |
| NZ | Wakatu | Pale Ale, lager | 8% | Floral with fresh lime zest |
| USA | Warrior | Pale Ales, IPAs, Stouts | 15% | Grapefruit and lemon with a hint of pine |
| USA | Willamette | Pale Ale, ESB, Bitter, Ales, porter, stout | 8% | Flowers, fruit, earth and spice |
* Please note: Hops availability can vary due to seasonality and other external factors. If something is temporarily out of stock, we can generally suggest an alternative.
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