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​  GLH Proprietary Select Hop Releases                                                                                      HYDRA™ - Paradigm™ - Gemini™ - Emerald Spire™ - Bergamot™ - Mackinac™ - Michigan Copper™  ​
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Hydra™ Originally nicknamed "Befuddlement" for it's unique yet unidentifiable characteristics has emerged with an incredible ability to amplify and juice up a brew.  Hydra can not only accentuate other hops characteristics but can easily shine solo.  
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AROMA 

Bright Citrus, Tangerine, Mandarin, Clementine, Green Grape, Orange Rind​
Aromas Identified by Brewers 
Dried tropical fruit, resin, peppercorn, lime, pine, red apple, berries, eucalyptus, peach, watermelon, cherry, rose, honey crisp, apricot, pungent
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availability

Spring Planting Ordering: 
In-Stock Quantities:  
OPEN
LIMITED

Additional Purchase Requirements:
  • GLH Non-Propagation agreement
  • GLH Select Hop Licensing agreement
  • Approved Select Hop Growers Membership Application
  • GLH Select Hop Membership Status - Current and in good standing
  *Minimum Order Quantities Apply
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analytics

​​Alpha Acids: 10.5-13.7%

Beta Acids: 6.4-7.9%


Substitutions

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TBD

Beer Styles

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SMaSH, Hazy, New England IPA, IPA, DIPA, Bohemian Pilsner
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Oil Analysis

Cohumulone:           27.9%
Colupulone:           49.2%
Myrcene:          54.76%
Linolool:           0.54%
Geraniol:            0.61%
Farnesene:           0.38%
Caryophyllene:            8.19%
Humulene:          11.84%
​Total Oil/100g:          1.90ml

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Field Data

Growth

Disease Resistance


Yield Observed per Acre:
Maturity:
​Suitable Growing Region:
1500lb Dry Weight
​Mid-Late Season
​Northern Midwest United States
​Pest Observation:
​Downy Resistance:
​Powdery Resistance:
Mite
Above Average
Above Average

Plant Traits

Pickability


Overall Growth Description:
Unusual Traits:
Bine Size/Diameter:
Side arm length:
Lupulin Present:
Field Aromas:

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Stickiness/Oiliness:
​Grower Notes:
Excellent vigor, desirable cone confirmation
Red cone shoulders and leaf stems
​​Medium-Sharpie - Striped Stem
​12"-18" Average
Average to Heavy - Egg Yolk Yellow

Dried Tropical fruit, resin, peppercorn, lime,pine,red apple, berries, eucalyptus, peach, watermelon, cherry,rose, honey crisp, apricot
​Very High
*Above average in all observed categories, consistent year over year performance, excellent resilience.
Cone Characteristics:
Burr/Cone Density on Plant:
Cone Structure Density:
Cone Form:
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Cone Size:
Seasonal Burr Timing:
Very Dense, Heavy Coning vs. Bine Size
Heavy​ - Above Average
​Above Average 

Tight scale bee hive structure
Medium 3/4"W x 1-3/4"L  avg.
​Mid - Late Season
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  • Home
  • Retail - Shop Now
  • Select Hops
    • Select Hops Program
    • Hop Sensory
    • Brew Group
    • Mackinac™
    • Michigan Copper™
    • Paradigm™
    • Gemini™
    • Emerald Spire™
    • Bergamot™
    • Hydra™
  • Commercial Ordering
    • USDA Exclusive Hop Varieties >
      • Triumph
    • Availability
    • Commercial Contact
  • Hops Blog
  • Hops DOCS
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