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HBC 638 c.v.

Aroma Hop

HBC 638 c.v. is a promising new experimental hop variety from the Hop Breeding Company

Alpha Acids12-16 %
Beta Acids3-6 %
Total Oil1.7-3.0 mL/100g
OriginUSA

Variety Details

HBC 638 is a high -yielding, late harvest versatile hop with pleasant, yet complex aroma that has
been compared to a concentrated, more potent Centennial, but has also presented
well as a unique flavor addition to beer.

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.

Dominant Characteristics

  • Sweet Fruit
  • Citrus
  • Berries & Currant

Analytical Data

Alpha Acids (%)*12-16
Beta Acids (%)3-6
Cohumulone (% of Alpha Acids)28.5-30.5
Total Oil (ml/100g)1.7-3.0
Myrcene (% of Total Oil)33-38
Humulene (% of Total Oil)15-20
Caryophyllene (% of Total Oil)11-15
Farnesene (% of Total Oil)< 1
Linalool (% of Total Oil)0.2-0.5
Total Polyphenols (%)—

*Oil composition determined by Gas Chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.1.2)

Style Recommendations

  • Hazy IPA
  • IPA
  • Pale Ale
  • Wheat Beer
  • Modern Lager

Available Formats

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