Hop varieties

Country: Australia

Galaxy has a distinctive aroma, described variously as a combination of citrus and passionfruit, or passionfruit and peach. First bred in 1994. Used in many Australian craft beers, perhaps most famously in Stone & Wood's Pacific Ale.

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Golden Cluster is a relatively new hop variety is used in many premium Australian beers.

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Pride of Ringwood is the only hop used in many Australian beers, from Coopers' cloudy ales to mass-produced lager such as Carlton Draught and Victoria Bitter. It has a quite pronounced, woody, earthy and herbal character. Overuse results in coarse, harsh ...

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First bred in 1987 as a cross between Pride of Ringwood and a British hop with Yeoman heritage.

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A newer variety. James Boags claims its Honey Porter was the first commercial beer to use this hop, in 2003.

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