MI LOCAL HOPS
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Cascade (Aroma)
Typical Profile: Alpha Acids 4.5% - 7.0% - Beta Acids 4.8% - 7.0% - Total Oil 0.7 – 1.4 ml/100g
Aroma Characteristics: Strong Citrus qualities with subtle pine notes. The traditional grapefruit character is strong with
Michigan grown Cascade.
Typical Beers: American Pale Ales, India Pale Ales, American Porters, Blonde Ales, Amber Ales, American Hefeweizens,
American Barley Wines, Red Ales.
Availability: Available in T90 Pellet form from harvest years 2019 and 2020.
Growing and Processing: Grown in Michigan by MI Local Hops
Processed and Pelletized by MI Local Hops
Centennial (Aroma)
Typical Profile: Alpha Acids 8.0% - 12.0% - Beta Acids 3.0% - 5.0% - Total Oil 1.4 – 2.5 ml/100g
Aroma Characteristics: Strong citrus notes with floral qualities, and a bright bitterness.
Typical Beers: Pale Ales, Amber Ales, American Blondes, American Stouts, American Wheats, Double IPAs, Barley Wines,
Red Ales, India Pale Ales.
Availability: Available in T90 Pellet form from harvest year 2019.
Growing and Processing: Grown in Michigan by MI Local Hops
Processed and Pelletized by MI Local Hops
Crystal (Aroma)
Typical Profile: Alpha Acids 4.0% - 7.0% - Beta Acids 5.0% - 8.0% - Total Oil 0.8 – 2.1 ml/100g
Aroma Characteristics: Spicy and black pepper notes with hints of citrus and apricot give Michigan Grown Crystal a unique
sensory that differs from Pacific Northwest Crystal. This hop’s aroma is a lot more present in the brew, adding new
character to your lighter lagers and blonde ales.
Typical Beers: Light Lagers, Golden Ales, Pilsners, Belgian Ales, Dopplebocks, Brown Ales, IPAs, Pale Ales, Stouts, Alts,
Kolschs, ESBs.
Availability: Michigan Crystal is available in T90 Pellet form from harvest year 2019.
Growing and Processing: Grown in Michigan by MI Local Hops
Processed and Pelletized by MI Local Hops
Michigan Mackinac (Aroma) (Proprietary)
Typical Profile: Alpha Acids 9.0% - 13.0% - Beta Acids 3.0% - 4.0% - Total Oil 0.8 – 1.8 ml/100g
Aroma Characteristics: Later additions and dry hopping adds a strong aroma of fruit punch to the brew. This hop thrives as
an aroma hop.
Typical Beers: New England IPAs, India Pale Ales, American Pale Ales, Pilsners, Wild Ales, Lagers
Availability: Available in limited quantities in T90 Pellet form from harvest year 2019 and 2020.
Growing and Processing: Grown in Michigan by MI Local Hops. Processed and Pelletized by MI Local Hops.
Southern Cross (Bittering and Aroma)
Typical Profile: Alpha Acids 13.0% - 14.0% - Beta Acids 6.0% - 7.0% - Total Oil 1.40 – 1.60 ml/100g
Aroma Characteristics: We’re getting Lemonhead candy on this variety from all of our sensory trials. A great substitute for
Lemondrop, and Citra.
Typical Beers: American Pale Ales, India Pale Ales, American Porters, Blonde Ales, Amber Ales, American Hefeweizens,
American Barley Wines, Red Ales.
Availability: Available in limited quantities in T90 Pellet form from harvest year 2019.
Growing and Processing: Grown in Michigan by MI Local Hops
Processed and Pelletized by MI Local Hops
Tettnanger (Bittering & Aroma)
Typical Profile: Alpha Acids 3.0% - 6.0% - Beta Acids 3.0% - 6.0% - Total Oil 0.5 – 0.9 ml/100g
Aroma Characteristics: Mild herbal and earthy aroma. This hop is versatile as it is a low alpha, dual purpose hop.
Typical Beers: Pilsners, Lagers, Blonde Ales, Red Ales, Pale Ales, Wheat Ales
Availability: Available in T90 Pellet form from harvest year 2019 and 2020.
Growing and Processing: Grown in Michigan by MI Local Hops. Processed and Pelletized by MI Local Hops.
Willamette (Aroma)
Typical Profile: Alpha Acids 4.0% - 6.0% - Beta Acids 3.5% - 4.5% - Total Oil 0.5 – 1.5 ml/100g
Aroma Characteristics: Earthy tea-like aroma comes from this subtle versatile hop. This early season variety is a solid
replacement for UK Fuggle. Willamette grows extremely well in Michigan.
Typical Beers: Brown Ales, Pale Ales, Amber Ales, Porters, India Pale Ales, Irish Red Ales, Cheat beers, Stouts, Cream Ales,
British Ales, Golden Ales, Maibocks.
Availability: Available in T90 Pellet form from harvest year 2019 and 2020.
Growing and Processing: Grown in Michigan by MI Local Hops. Processed and Pelletized by MI Local Hops.
