Hops
Bramling Cross
$ 2.50
Origin: England. Released in 1951 by Wye College in the UK from a cross made in 1927, between Bramling (a traditional English Golding variety) and a male seedling of the Manitoban (Canadian) wild hop. Usage: Dual. ESB, Stout, Porter, Bitter, Pale Ale, Spiced Ale, Golden Ale. Could make for an interesting addition to an IPA. Popular in Christmas...
Challenger
$ 2.50
Origin: England. A signature variety of the English brewing tradition, Challenger is a granddaughter of Northern Brewer with some Northdown in its lineage as well. It was released in 1972 by Wye College. Although it has limited acres elsewhere, most of this hop’s production remains in the UK. Usage: Dual purpose. As a standalone hop or part of ...
East Kent Golding
$ 2.50
Origin: England. The queen of English hops with a pedigree dating back to 1790, East Kent Golding is to British brewers what Hallertau Mittelfrüh is to their German colleagues. A premium appellation, East Kent Goldings hops can only come from Kent. Usage: Aroma. Regarded for centuries as England’s finest hop, EKG has been a spotlight flavor in t...
Fuggle
$ 2.50
Origin: England. Selected as a chance seedling back in 1861, Fuggle quickly became a dominant force in English hops. In 1949 it accounted for 78% of its home country’s hop acreage. It is named for the grower in Kent who first introduced the variety. Usage: Aroma. Fuggle is a workhorse hop in terms of style, favored in darker beers like porter, ...
