Hops
Hops have not always been used
in beer. They have been used for over a thousand years, but have
become popular only the last 200 years or so. Before that, spruce,
sage, ginger and wormwood were used, along with countless other
ingredients. Historians believe hops have come to dominate in our
contemporary beers because they add antiseptic and preservative
qualities to the beer, along with a contrasting bitterness to the
malt's natural sweetness. These qualities seem to make the hop admirably
suited to its task, making our beer taste as good as it does.
Note: As many of you may know, the hop situation in the end of 2007 and 2008 will be very tight. Some varieties may be unavailable for 2008 because of a very uneven supply. Prices of some varieties are expected to rise 200% or more. We will do our very best to insure a good supply, though some substitutions of varieties may be necessary, and we will try to keep our prices reasonable.
Currently our policy is to sell 6 oz. of hops for each $50.00 order. For example, if someone buys $47.00 of supplies, they can purchase 6 oz. of hops. If they order, for example, $72.00 of supplies, they can buy 12 oz. of hops, and so on. Thanks for your consideration.
Pellet Hops
Our hop pellets are always of the most recent vintage and are kept
frozen and barrier bagged.
| Description |
Price |
Add to Cart |
| CASCADE
U.S. Popular variety with a fragrant aroma; used
in both lagers and ales. Fuggles cross Alpha 6.1 1
oz.
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$3.50
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CHALLENGER U.K.
A new premium ale hop 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| CHINOOK
U.S. Very bitter. Similar to Bullion, but stronger,
intense aroma. Alpha 10.1 1 oz.
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$3.50
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| CLUSTER
U.S. Good bittering hop with a nice floral aroma
and fair flavor. Alpha 7.7 1 o z .
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$3.50
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CRYSTAL U.S.
New hybrid variety 1 o z .
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$3.50
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FUGGLES
U S/U.K. Popular ale and lager hop in U.S. Traditional
ale hop in U.K. Spicy, though mild aroma. Alpha 4.5 1
oz.
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$3.50
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GALENA
U.S. Very popular bittering hop, good stability.
Alpha 13.8 1 oz.
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$3.50
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HALLERTAU
U.S. Traditional lager hop. Spicy, clean flavor and
aroma. Alpha 4.6 1 oz.
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$3.50
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HALLERTAU
HERSBRUCKER Ger. Traditional lager hop, spicy, clean;
traditional bittering and herbal finishing hop. U.S. and Ger.
variety differ markedly. Alpha 2-5% 1 oz.
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$3.50
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HORIZON
High Alpha (@11%). A dual purpose aroma-bittering hop already
being incorporated into commercial breweries. 2 oz.
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$3.50
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KENT
GOLDINGS U.K. The finest English
traditional ale hop. Rich and spicy in aroma, wonderfully
addictive. Use in fine ales. Alpha 5.0 1 oz.
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$3.50
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LIBERTY
U.S. A Hallertauer Hybrid. Good stability. Clean
flavor. Alpha 4.1 1 oz.
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$3.50
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MT.
HOOD U.S. Another Hallertauer hybrid. Becoming popular
with some microbreweries. Alpha 6.3 1 oz.
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$3.50
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NORTHERN
BREWER Yakima A rich, very fragrant, assertive hop
good in steam beers and strong ales. Alpha 7.5 1 oz.
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$3.50
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NUGGET
U.S. Very bitter hop with a good aroma. Alpha 13.0
1 oz.
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$3.50
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PERLE
U.S. A good bittering hop for lagers. Bred to resemble
German N. Brewer. Minty like N. Brewer and floral like Cascade.
Alpha 6-11% 1 oz.
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$3.50
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SAAZ
Czech Rep. The famous traditional hop used in European Pilsners,
and other pilsners around the world. Fine, delicate, and spicy.
Alpha 3-6% 1 oz.
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$3.50
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STYRIAN
GOLDINGS Slovenia. Has been described as like a cross
between Fuggles and Saaz, clean in flavor with an aristocratic
aroma. Good for finishing English-style Ales and bittering
Vienna Lagers, Belgian ales, and Pilsners. Alpha-7.0 1
oz.
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$3.50
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TETTNANG
U.S. Lager bittering hop. U.S. variety is more floral, German
variety is more spicy. Popular in light lagers. Alpha 4.4
1 oz.
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$3.50
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TRADITION
German Hallertauer style variety suitable for lagers, pilsners,
and other lager style beers. 1 oz.
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$3.50
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| WILLAMETTE
U.S. Developed as a seedless Fuggles. Very good aroma. Alpha
4.3 1 oz.
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$3.50
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| Glacier, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| Spalt, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| Columbus, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| Magnum, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| French Strisslespalt, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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New Zealand Varities
| Nelson Sauvin, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| Green Bullet, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| Pacific Jade, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| Southern Cross, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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| Pacific Sunrise, 1 oz. |
$3.50
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Hop Plugs
| Description |
Price |
Add to Cart |
A beautiful form of whole
hop, conveniently compressed into ½ oz Plugs. They
give good results when used as dry hops and tend not to clog
ordinary strainers. These are packaged in oxygen barrier
bags filled with nitrogen and highly recommended. 2 oz bags $4.95 |
$8.50 |
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Leaf Hops
Leaf hops are the whole form of
the hop flower. They are packaged in oxygen barrier bags with an
inert gas. Precise alpha acids are imprinted on the bags.
| Description |
Price |
Add to Cart |
Cascade,2
oz. |
$5.95 |
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East
Kent Goldings (UK), 2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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Saaz
(Czech), 2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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Tettang,2
oz. |
$5.95 |
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Willamette,
2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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| Yakima
Magnum,2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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| Glacier 2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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| Vanguard 2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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| US Goldings 2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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| Sterling 2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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| Amarillo 2 oz. |
$5.95 |
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Stainless Steel Hop Steeper
| Description |
Price |
Stainless Steel Brew Infuser. These handy devices are 12" long and hold hops while releasing flavor and aroma.
$39.95
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Contact:
Phone: (800) 657-5199 or
Local: (608) 257-0099
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Wine & Hop Shop
1931 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711 |
David Mitchell, Owner
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