Geelong Home Brew How to Pick The Perfect Hops

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.

Experience is the most important instrument for determining how various hop varieties will influence the flavour of your brew. We enjoy hearing from our brewing community about their recipes, triumphs, and disappointments. Head on over to our Facebook page and join the community of beginner and experiencers brewers

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