Comet Hops – USA

Described by the USDA as having a “Wild American aroma that is objectionable to some brewers,” this high-alpha hop was replaced by super-alpha varieties in the 1980s. It’s making a comeback thanks to brewers’ newfound appreciation for grassy, grapefruity dankness.

Hop Type: Flavor, Aroma

Aroma Profile: Pungent/Dank, Tropical/Fruit, Citrus

Alpha Acid: 5 – 10%

Possibility of Substitution: Citra, Cascade, Galena

Typically used for: American Pale  Ale, American India Pale  Ale,