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
Chinook
Characteristics
Chinook was developed by the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha acids variety. This cultivar takes its name from a Native American tribe indigenous to the region around Washington state. The female parent is one of the English Goldings. The variety has a robust spicy, citrus aroma and grows vigorously in all areas.
Ekuanot
®
Characteristics
Ekuanot (formerly HBC 366) was commercially released in 2014 as “Equinox” by the Hops Breeding Company in Yakima, and subsequently renamed due to trademark issues. It has intense and unique fruity and citrus notes including melon, berry, citrus- lime, apple and papaya. Ekuanot also contains some spicy, green pepper note. This hop brand has high alpha acids content and high essential oil and is known for its vibrant yellow color during its early growth in the spring.