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Hops | Comet

Hops | Comet

$2.00 - $2.00
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$2.00 - $2.00
$2.00

A cross between English Sunshine and a native American wild hop, the Comet hop was bred by the USDA in 1974 to meet the need for a higher alpha producing hop. Though commercial production has slowed in recent years, it offers a unique flavor that is best suited to American Ales. 

 
With an alpha acid range of about 9.4% to 12.4%, Comet hops offer a substantial bittering quality paired with a distinctly American grassy and citrus aroma. Bittering your American style brew with Comet hops can be objectionable to some, but when done properly the result is one of a kind. Galena and Summit both offer a more readily available substitute to Comet when necessary. See if brewing with this hop is right for you by tasting the effects in highly-rated brews like Brew Dog’s IPA and Dead Comet IPA.
Hop Statistics:
Alpha Acids: 8 - 10.5%
Beta Acids: 4 - 5%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.6 - 2.63
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 34-37%
Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.2 - 2
Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): Unknown
Similar Hop Varieties: Galena, Summit