Mistral

Aroma Hop

Mistral GS 26 is a modern French aroma variety developed from Cascade and Strisselspalt breeding material. Mistral is primarily valued as an aroma hop, with late and finishing additions preserving its most distinctive character.

Alpha Acids6.5-8.5 %

Beta Acids3.1-3.8 %

Total Oil0.8-1.5 mL/100g

OriginFR

Variety Details

Mistral combines citrus and sweet fruit—often grapefruit, kumquat, pear and melon—with floral, herbal and lightly spicy notes. Moderate alpha acids support dual-purpose use, though late-kettle and dry-hop additions best express its bright fruit. It works well in saison, Belgian-style ale, pilsner, pale ale and IPA where French elegance and New World citrus can meet.

Beers and Pellets were evaluated using our Sensory Plus™ Trained Panel. Beers were dry hopped in a standard 2-Row Pale Ale at 2lb/barrel for 72 hours.