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Humulus lupulus L. Common hop · Agricultural · bred by Lewis, Gregory K.|Yakima, WA / Zimmermann, Charles E.|Prosser, WA / Hazenberg, Henry|Kennewick, WA (Rule 47)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the mid-late or late maturity group. The plant forms compact cones of medium or large size, with a yield of approximately 2800–3000 kg/ha. The variety is susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildew.

The hop possesses a high alpha-acid content in the range of 14–18% and a total oil content of 1.5–4.6 ml/100 g, which includes myrcene, humulene, and caryophyllene. Storage stability is medium, with alpha-acid levels decreasing by 40–50% over six months at a temperature of 20°C.

The variety is used as a bittering hop to create the base of the beer or as an aromatic hop when added late. The aroma features herbal and earthy notes with hints of black pepper, licorice, and citrus. Recommended for use in styles such as IPA, Double IPA, Pale Ale, Stout, and Barleywine.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Lewis, Gregory K.|Yakima, WA / Zimmermann, Charles E.|Prosser, WA / Hazenberg, Henry|Kennewick, WA (Rule 47) Developed the variety
Applicant: Lewis, Gregory K.|Yakima, WA / Zimmermann, Charles E.|Prosser, WA / Hazenberg, Henry|Kennewick, WA (Rule 47) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Hopunion USA|Yakima, WA (U.S. corp.) 1 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 08409908

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Application filed 22 March 1995
Registered 15 June 1999
Currently active indefinite in the register

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