Comet Hop Pellets (US) - 1 oz

Comet Hop Pellets (US) - 1 LB

Flavor & Aroma: citrus zest and fragrant grassy character, with undertones of old-school earthy bitterness

Breeding/Development: USA. Comet is a cross of English hops with a wild American variety and was first released in 1974. Commercial production ceased in the 1980s as it was phased out in favor of new super-high alpha varieties. Recently however, it has enjoyed a comeback thanks to its unique profile.

Brewing Application: Intended as high-alpha bittering hop when first released, Comet has found a second life as an aroma variety in IPAs, wild ales, farmhouse beers, and other cutting-edge craft styles.

Sensory: Dominated by citrus zest and fragrant grassy character, with undertones of old-school earthy bitterness.

Characteristics:

• Alpha Acid Range %:  9.0 - 12.0
• Beta Acid Range %:  3.0 - 6.0
• Co-Humulone as % of Alpha:  40 - 45
• Total Oil mL/100 g:  1.0 - 1.5

To preserve freshness, all of our hops are packaged in nitrogen-flushed, oxygen and light-barrier packages.