Ekuanot
®
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.
Flavour profile
Fruit, herbs
Ancestry
Formerly HBC 366 and Equinox
Recommended beer styles
Analytical data
Cultivation Area
US
Ancestry
Formerly HBC 366 and Equinox
Alpha Acids (%)
14.5 – 15.5%
Beta Acids (%)
4.5 – 5.5 %
Alpha/Beta Ratio
Cuhomulone (% of alpha acids)
32 – 38 %
Total Oils (ml/100g)
2.5 – 4.5ml/100g
Oil Concentration (microlitres of oil/g alpha)
Myrcene (% of whole oil)
30 – 45 %
Linalool (% of whole oil)
Caryophyllene (% of whole oil)
8 – 12 %
Farnesene (% of whole oil)
< 1 %
Humulene (% of whole oil)
12 – 20 %
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.
Sabro
®
Characteristics
SabroTM imparts a strong and complex fruit flavor to beer. Sabro is a hop with robust brewing performance that consistently translates its distinct flavor to beer. Sabro’s flavor is notable for its complexity of fruity and citrus flavors, including distinct tangerine, coconut, tropical and stone fruit. In addition, there is a pronounced cream character and secondary flavors of vanilla, cedar, dill, and mint.
