Hops with resinous flavors are particularly desirable in several beer styles that emphasize hop-forward characteristics and bold, robust profiles. These styles include American India Pale Ales (IPAs), Double/Imperial IPAs, and American Pale Ales. In these beers, the resinous flavors imparted by hops contribute to a distinctive, assertive bitterness that balances the malt sweetness and enhances the overall complexity. The resinous hop character is often accompanied by other hop-derived flavors and aromas such as pine, citrus, and tropical fruit, creating a layered and dynamic taste experience. The popularity of these hop-forward styles has been a driving force in the craft beer movement, with resinous hops playing a pivotal role in defining their signature attributes.
Chinook hops, a popular and versatile variety, originated in the United States, with its roots tracing back to the late 1980s. The result of a crossbreeding program developed by the USDA, this hop is a hybrid of the Petham Golding and a high alpha acid male variety. Named after the Chinook Native American tribe indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, Chinook …
Anchovy is a new experimental hop variety developed by Segal Ranch, located in the lower Yakima Valley of Washington State. Originally designated as 24B-05, this hop was renamed Anchovy by Matt Storm and Brian Strumke from Fast Fashion Brewing in Seattle. Fast Fashion Brewing has been instrumental in bringing this hop to the market, having sponsored the initial acreage and …