Hop Planting Season is March to May
We accept rhizome orders after March 1st.
Rhizome Variety List
Not all varieties are available at all times. All rhizomes offered by Freshops are female. Click on the variety for a detailed USDA description.
| Name | Summary | Example | Flavor | Alpha Min | Alpha Max | hf:categories | hf:tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer's Gold Rhizome | High-yielding sister to Bullion, ancestor to most major high alpha varieties. | Stouts, Dark Ales | British bittering hop developed in 1919. Both Brewer's Gold and Bullion are seedlings of BB1 (found wild in Manitoba). Many modern high alpha hops were developed from Brewer's Gold. Has a resiny, spicy aroma/flavor with hints of black currant. | 8 | 10 | hop-rhizomes-bittering-hop-rhizomes hop-rhizomes | |
| Crystal Rhizome | A good-yielding, vigorous triploid aroma-type cultivar released in 1993, half-sister to Mt. Hood, Liberty & Ultra. | German-style Pilsner, Lager, Kölsch, ESB, Belgian Ales | An American triploid variety developed in 1993 from Hallertau, Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. It is spicier than Hallertau (cinnamon, black pepper, and nutmeg). Substitutes: any Hallertau variety, Mount Hood, Liberty. | 3.5 | 6.2 | hop-rhizomes-aroma-hop-rhizomes hop-rhizomes | floral spicy |
| Nugget Rhizome | A high-yielding, high alpha, vigorous, disease resistant variety that has become Oregon’s second most widely-grown hop since its release from the USDA breeding program in 1983. It has significant acreage in Washington State as well. Low cohumulone percentage and good storage capability. | All Ales, Stouts | Floral, resiny aroma and flavor. Primarily a bittering hop. | 11.5 | 14 | hop-rhizomes-bittering-hop-rhizomes hop-rhizomes-dual-purpose-hop-rhizomes hop-rhizomes | disease-resistant good-storage high-vigor high-yield |
| Perle Rhizome | Moderate, clean bittering qualities and a refreshing, spicy aroma. | German dual-purpose hop. Often used in combination with other hops. Spicy and slightly floral/fruity. | 7 | 9.5 | hop-rhizomes |
First Order?
Freshops recommends Cascade, Magnum and Nugget for beginners.
The following were sources for the descriptions used in rhizome descriptions.
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