Hops Found in Commercial Beers

This database gives you information about hops and some examples of what beer they can be found in. To see what beer a hop is used in, click on the name of the hop. To see what hops are found in a beer, click on the name of the beer. We are always adding to this so keep coming back for more updates.

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Hops in Commercial Beer Database
Name	Where Typically Grown	Bittering?	Finishing?	Aroma?	Alpha Acid(%)	Description
Amarillo	USA	Yes	Yes	Yes	7 - 10	Spicy hop with mild bitterness and a noble aroma. Good all around hop.
Athanum	USA	Yes	-	Yes	5 - 6	Floral, citrusy, and piney, similar to Cascade.
Brewer's Gold	UK	Yes	-	Sometimes	7 - 9	Strong and pungent bittering hop developed from Bullion. Commonly used in English Ales.
Bullion	USA	Yes	-	Sometimes	7 - 12	Has an aroma similar to black currant, as well as a spicy bitterness. Used in Stouts and other stronger flavored beers.
*Cascade*	USA	Yes	Sometimes	Yes	5 - 8	A strong piney, fragrant, floral, spicy, and citrusy (especially grapefruit) aroma. It is the Classic American Pale Ale Hop.
*Centennial*	USA	Yes	Sometimes	Yes	9 - 12	This hop has a clean aroma with floral notes, similar to Cascade, but stronger.
Challenger	UK	Yes	Yes	Yes	6 - 9	Some pine notes with spicy and fruity aromas. Good multi-purpose hop for aroma, bittering, or finishing. Blends well with other hops.
*Chinook*	USA	Yes	-	Yes	10 - 12	Piney and citrusy with notes of grapefruit and pineapple. Classic American Pale Ale hop.
Cluster	USA	Yes	-	-	6 - 9	Lager hop. Very coarse, best if blended with more refined, aromatic varieties. Smooth with some floral components
Columbus	USA	Yes	-	Sometimes	14 - 18	A strong American bittering hop with clean, refined perfume aroma. Also known as Tomahawk.
Crystal	USA	Yes	Yes	Yes	3 - 6	Mild hop with a fruity and floral aroma. A descendant of the German Hallertau hop.
Eroica	USA	Yes	-	-	9 - 14	A strong but clean Amercian bittering hop. Similar to Horizon.
First Gold	UK	-	Sometimes	Yes	6 - 9	This hop has a spicy, fruity character with notes of orange peel and apricots.
*Fuggle*	UK	Yes	Yes	Yes	4 - 5	A mild hop with a soft fruity and woody aroma. Can be grassy or floral as well. Ideally a finishing hop for ales of all kinds. Also known as Fuggles.
Galena	USA	Yes	-	-	12 - 14	Primarily a bittering hop with a smooth bitterness. Originally developed from Brewer's Gold. Has a citrus character to it.
*Goldings*	UK	-	Yes	Yes	4 - 6	Soft, earthy, rounded yet spicy aroma with some floral notes. A traditional British noble hop originally developed in 1790.
*Hallertauer*	Germany	Yes	Sometimes	Yes	3 - 6	Classic German aroma hop, it has a pleasant mild, yet spicy flavor and aroma with some earthy notes.
Horizon	-	Yes	-	-	11 - 14	A soft, clean bitterness. Originally derived from Nugget. Similar to Eroica.
*Liberty*	USA	Yes	-	Yes	3 - 5	American version of Hallertauer with a mild spicy and perfumey aroma
Magnum	USA	Yes	-	Yes	12 - 17	A strong high alpha acid bittering hop with spicey and citrusy aroma. Cultivated in the Northwest and of German descent. This hop is a cross between Galena and Hallertau.
Mount Hood	USA	-	Sometimes	Yes	4 - 8	An aromatic hop derived from Hallertau with a clean but somewhat pungent and spicy aroma.
Northdown	UK	Yes	Sometimes	Yes	8 - 10	This hop has a middle of the road bitterness but retains a good flavor and aroma. It has a traditional English flavor.
Northern Brewer	USA	Yes	Yes	Yes	8 - 10	A strong bittering hop grown worldwide. A more bitter version of Hallertau but with a fine mellow aroma. Mainly used for bittering in combination with other hops. When used as a bittering hop it has a clean bittering affect.
Nugget	USA	Yes	Sometimes	Sometimes	12 - 16	An very pungent and spicy bittering hop with heavy herbal aromatics.
*Perle*	Germany	Yes	Sometimes	Sometimes	6 - 9	A slightly spicy bittering and finishing hop similar to Hallertauer although not as refined. A cross between Hallertau & Northern Brewer varieties.
Pride of Ringwood	Australia	Yes	-	Sometimes	7 - 10	A clean bittering hop used primarily in Australian beers. With a subtle hint of citrus.
*Saaz*	Czechoslovakia	-	Yes	Yes	2 - 5	The hop that defines a Pilsner. It has a mild and pleasant bite with a delicate floral aroma that is almost musty. Usually leaves a clean bitterness.
Simcoe	USA	Yes	Sometimes	Sometimes	12 - 14	A strong bittering hop with a woody and piney aroma with some citrus character. Similar to Cascade but more bitter.
*Spalt*	Germany	-	Yes	Yes	3 - 5	Medium strength German noble hop, but bigger than Hallertauer and similar also to Saaz.
Summit	USA	Yes	-	-	17 - 19	A citrusy bittering hop with notes of orange, tangerine, and grapefruit.
*Target*	UK	Yes	Sometimes	Sometimes	8 - 10	A strong and spicy bittering hop that is aromatic and has some herbal notes.
*Tettnanger*	USA	Yes	-	Yes	6 - 3	A classic German Noble hop, related to Saaz. A refined sweet and spicy aroma with a rich flowery fragrance.
Tomahawk	USA	Yes	-	Sometimes	14 - 18	A strong American bittering hop with clean, refined perfume aroma. Also known as Columbus.
Tradition	Germany	Sometimes	Yes	Yes	5 - 7	Very smooth and refined aroma which is similar to Hallertauer. Was originaly developed from Hallertauer.
Vanguard	USA	-	Yes	Yes	5 - 6	American developed version of Hallertau crossed with other hops. Primarily developed for aroma.
Warrior	USA	Yes	-	Yes	15 - 17	High alpha bittering hop with citrus and herb aroma.
*Willamete*	USA	Yes	-	Yes	6 - 4	A US variety of Fuggles that is stronger with a spicy, woody, and fragrant aroma and finish. Also spelled Williamette.
Zeus	USA	Yes	-	Sometimes	14 - 15	Aromatic and highly bitter hop. Very similar to Tomahawk and Columbus.

*(The commercial beers listed are based on research from the breweries web sites and subjective tasting. Therefore, this information may not be completely accurate. Please contact the brewery to be certain because this information is not necessarily endorsed by the companies mentioned.)