The Wine and Hop Shop now has in stock local hops! Two local hop coops, Gorst Valley and Wisconsin Hop Exchange, have supplied us with the finest, freshest hops that you will ever encounter. Harvested in August and September of 2011, these hops were pelletized and packed only two days after being picked. They run $3.50 per ounce and are worth every penny and then some. We'll sell them until we run out. See below for varietal and availability information. Enjoy!
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.
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Ahtanum
A newer hop, imparts a floral, citrus, piney aroma.
Alpha 3-6% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Amarillo
U.S. Very aromatic, intense citrus and flower finish. Alpha ~9.5% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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| Brambling Cross U.K. Has a mild fruity currant aroma. Alpha ~5.0% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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| Bravo
U.S. A brand new hop, well suited for an American IPA. Alpha ~15% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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| Brewer's Gold
U.S. Used primarily as a bittering hop, has a neutral aroma. Alpha ~9.5% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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| Cascade
U.S. Popular variety with a fragrant aroma; used
in both lagers and ales. Fuggles cross Alpha ~6-8% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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| Centennial
U.S. Citrusy, grapefruity, almost candy like. Prominent hop in Bell's 2-Hearted Ale. Alpha ~9% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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Challenger U.K.
A new premium ale hop, quite spicy. Alpha Acid ~6.5-8.5% 1 oz. |
$2.50
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| Chinook
U.S. Very bitter. Similar to Bullion, but stronger,
intense aroma. Alpha ~10% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Citra
U.S. Very aromatic, sweet and fruity. Can have an apricot, almost pineapple flavor and aroma. Alpha ~12% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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| Cluster
U.S. Good bittering hop with a nice floral aroma
and fair flavor. Alpha ~8% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Columbus
U.S. Pungent, resiny hop that works well both as a bittering hop and as a finishing hop. Alpha ~14% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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Crystal U.S.
New hybrid variety, spicy and flowery. Alpha Acid 2-5.5% 1 oz. |
$2.50
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| French Strisslespalt A pleasant finishing hop that has a lemony character. Alpha Acid ~4% 1 oz. |
$2.50 |
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Fuggles
US/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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$2.50
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Galena
U.S. Very popular bittering hop, good stability.
Alpha ~13% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Goldings
U.S. A mild hop that works well as a substitute for UK Goldings, Styrian Goldings, and Fuggles. Alpha ~5% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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Hallertau
Germany Traditional lager hop. Spicy, clean flavor and
aroma. Alpha ~4% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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Hallertau
Hersbruker 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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$2.50
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Horizon
A dual purpose aroma-bittering hop already
being incorporated into commercial breweries. Alpha Acid ~11% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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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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$2.50
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Liberty
U.S. A Hallertauer Hybrid. Good stability. Clean
flavor. Alpha ~4% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Magnum A very sought after hop for its excellent bittering qualities. Alpha Acid ~13% 1 oz. |
$2.50
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| Millenium
U.S. A bittering that has an herbal aroma similar to that of Nugget. Alpha ~13% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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Mt.
Hood U.S. Another Hallertauer hybrid. Becoming popular
with some microbreweries. Alpha ~6% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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Northdown A rich, very fragrant, assertive hop
good in steam beers and strong ales. Also called UK Northern Brewer. Alpha ~12% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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Northern Brewer
Fairly strong, versatile hops. Used heavily in California Common beers. Has a slight minty character.
Alpha 6-10% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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Nugget
U.S. Very bitter hop with a good aroma. Alpha ~13%
1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Palisade
U.S. Similar to Cascade, good for American ales. Alpha ~7% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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Perle
A good bittering hop for lagers and stouts. Minty like N. Brewer and floral like Cascade.
Alpha 6-11% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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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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$2.50
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Saphir
A mild aroma hop that is great for traditional German or Czech lagers.
Alpha 3-5% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Simcoe
U.S. Intense bittering and aromatic hop, similar to Summit. Great for American IPAs. Alpha ~13% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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Sorachi Ace
A bittering hop with a lemony aroma.
Alpha 12-16% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Sovereign
Great for use in English ales, this hop has an intense fruity aroma. Alpha ~5% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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| Spalt Mild and pleasant, slightly spicy. Alpha Acid ~5% 1 oz. |
$2.50
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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 ~4% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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Summit
A very high alpha-acid bittering hop that is gaining popularity.
Alpha 15-18% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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Target
UK. A pleasant English-style hop, slightly floral aroma.
Alpha 9-12% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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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%
1 oz.
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$2.50
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Tradition
German Hallertauer style variety suitable for lagers, pilsners,
and other lager style beers. ~5%1 oz.
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$2.50
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| Warrior
Very bitter hop, great for big beers. Good substitute for Nugget, Magnum, or Columbus. Alpha ~16% 1
oz.
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$2.50
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| Willamette
U.S. Developed as a seedless Fuggles. Very good aroma. Alpha
~4% 1 oz.
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$2.50
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