BRU-1
™
BRU-1 is notable for its distinct sweet fruit aroma that is often described as pineapple. When used
as a whirlpool or dry hop addition, BRU-1 delivers the aroma of freshly cut pineapple and green fruits. BRU-1 is synergistic with other hops creating a depth of fruit flavor. BRU-1 has also been shown to improve haze stability in certain beer styles.
Flavour profile
Spicy pineapple, tropical fruit
Ancestry
BRU-1 was developed through open pollination at Brulotte Farms in Toppenish, WA.
Recommended beer styles
Wheat Ale, Golden Ale, American style lagers, Pale Ales, India Pale Lager (IPL), India Pale Ale (IPA), Session IPA, New England IPA, Hazy IPA, Imperial IPA.
Analytical data
Cultivation Area
US
Ancestry
BRU-1 was developed through open pollination at Brulotte Farms in Toppenish, WA.
Alpha Acids (%)
13.0 – 15.0%
Beta Acids (%)
8.0 – 10.0%
Alpha/Beta Ratio
13.0 – 15.0%
Cuhomulone (% of alpha acids)
Total Oils (ml/100g)
1.5 – 2.0ml/100g
Oil Concentration (microlitres of oil/g alpha)
Myrcene (% of whole oil)
50 – 55%
Linalool (% of whole oil)
0 – 1%
Caryophyllene (% of whole oil)
9 – 11%
Farnesene (% of whole oil)
0 – 1%
Humulene (% of whole oil)
7 – 8%
Selinene (% of whole oil)
Humulene/Caryophllene Ratio
Amarillo
®
Characteristics
Amarillo® is a branded hop from Washington State that was introduced by Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc. This brand is characterized by mid to high alpha and low cohumulone content. The extremely high myrcene content in Amarillo® helps supercharge its aroma providing a distinct bouquet of tangerines, lemons, apricots, and melon.
Crystal
Characteristics
Crystal is a triploid variety developed from the German aroma hop variety Hallertauer Mittelfrüh with primary contributions from Cascade, Brewer’s Gold and Early Green. Released in 1993 from the USDA breeding program, Crystal has become popular in US craft brewing as a triploid Hallertauer.
