Here's a list of popular hops used in homebrewing and craft brewing, along with their key flavour/aroma characteristics and typical usage:
| Hop | Characteristics | Common Styles |
|---|---|---|
| Citra | Citrus, tropical fruit (mango, lychee, passionfruit) | IPAs, Pale Ales |
| Mosaic | Blueberry, mango, tropical fruits, pine | IPAs, Hazy IPAs |
| Amarillo | Orange, grapefruit, floral | Pale Ales, IPAs |
| Galaxy (AU) | Passionfruit, peach, citrus | IPAs, Hazy Pale Ales |
| El Dorado | Pear, watermelon, stone fruit | IPAs, NEIPAs |
| Hop | Characteristics | Common Styles |
|---|---|---|
| Simcoe | Pine, earth, citrus, stone fruit | IPAs, American Ales |
| Chinook | Spicy pine, grapefruit, herbal | IPAs, Porters |
| Columbus (CTZ) | Dank, herbal, black pepper | IPAs, Imperial Ales |
| Centennial | Balanced citrus and floral | IPAs, Pale Ales |
| Hop | Characteristics | Common Styles |
|---|---|---|
| Saaz (Czech) | Earthy, herbal, spicy | Pilsners, Lagers |
| Hallertau (German) | Mild floral, herbal, slightly spicy | Lagers, Wheat Beers |
| Tettnang | Delicate spice, floral, woody | Kölsch, Pilsners |
| Fuggle (UK) | Earthy, woody, mild | English Bitters, Porters |
| Hop | Characteristics | Common Styles |
|---|---|---|
| East Kent Goldings (UK) | Honey, earth, herbal, slightly sweet | English Ales, Milds |
| Perle (German) | Spicy, floral, clean bitterness | Lagers, Wheats |
| Spalt | Woody, herbal, slightly spicy | German Lagers |
| Hop | Characteristics | Common Styles |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Sauvin (NZ) | White wine, gooseberry, tropical fruit | IPAs, Saisons |
| Riwaka (NZ) | Grapefruit, citrus peel, diesel | IPAs, Pale Ales |
| Sabro | Coconut, tangerine, cedar | Hazy IPAs, Fruited Ales |
| Strata | Strawberry, dank, tropical | IPAs, Pale Ales |