2019 GLH Proprietary Select Hop Releases             Paradigm™ - Gemini™ - Emerald Spire™ - Bergamot™
​Michigan Copper™ was among the first new cultivar to be released from the GLH trials and breeding program in 2014.  It has gained traction and praise across the United States since and has only increased in demand.  

AROMA 
Floral, Tropical, Fruit Punch, Pepper, Cherry​
Most Commonly Identified Aromas by Brewers 
Fragrant Floral, Tropical Fruit, Hawaiian Fruit Punch, Black Cherry, Hard Red Candy, Hibiscus Resin
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Initial grower comments have been very favorable for cone size & yield, disease resistance, vigor, and fresh aroma. Brewers are also commenting very favorably on this new release.  Michigan Copper™ is described as a vigorous super-aroma hop with very fragrant floral and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Alphas & betas acids have averaged 8.81- 10.5 & 2.45.2.55 respectively, Cohumulone < 32%, and oils potentially reaching 1.75 ml/100g or higher. Growers report good vigorous growth and color with above average yields for first season production (to the wire). It has good resistance to downy mildew in ongoing field trials.

Availability
2019 Spring Planting Ordering: 
2019 Fall Planting Ordering:  
OPEN
​Unavailable
Additional Purchase Requirements: ​   *Minimum Order Quantities Apply
Analytics

​​Alpha Acids: 8.81 - 10.5%

Beta Acids: 2.45 - 2.55%

Substitutions
TBD

Beer Styles
American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Wheat, Belgians, Lagers, Stouts

Oil Analysis
Cohumalone %
Colupulone %
Myrcene %
Linolool %
Geraniol %
Farnesene %
Caryophyllene%
Humulene %
​Total Oil/100g
36
66
43
0.41
7.5
0.86
7.6
17.2
 1.15
​

Field Data
*Observed stats from first year commercial planting

Growth

Disease Resistance
Yield Observed Per Plant:
Maturity:
​Suitable Growing Region:
Wet Weight
​Early - Mid Season
​Northern Midwest United States
​Pest Observation:
​Downy Resistance:
​Powdery Resistance:
Mite & Hopper
Above Average
Above Average

Plant Traits

Pickability
Overall Growth Description:
Unusual Traits:
Bine Size/Diameter:
Side Arm Length:
Lupulin Present:
Field Aromas:
Stickiness/Oiliness:
​Grower Notes:
Excellent vigor, High Yield
Vigor - Excellent root formation
​​Pencil 
​12"-18" Average
Average to Heavy - Large Clumps
Citrus, Tropical, Spice, Fruit Punch, Floral
​Very High
*Above average in all observed categories, consistent year over year performance, excellent yield and disease resilience.
Cone Characteristics:
Burr/Cone Density on Plant:
Cone Structure Density:
Cone Form:
​Cone Size:
Seasonal Burr Timing:
Very Dense, Heavy Coning vs. Bine Size
Heavy​ - Above Average
​Above Average  
Round Sidewall Bullet w/ Strong Shoulder
Medium 1"W x 1 3/4"L  avg.
​Early - Mid Season

Commercial Brews & Field Trials
 Our expectations have been vastly exceeded!  Both GLH cultivar have received ample praise from the brewing community! 
Here's a list of the first few breweries that began brewing with Michigan Copper™​ or Mackinac™ shortly after their release!

Meet a few of the growers..