Comet Hop Pellets

Developed in 1961 and released in 1974 by the USDA, Comet was selected for its high alpha acid content and adaptability to growing conditions in the Yakima Valley. Commercial production ceased in the 1980s in favor of newer super-alpha hops. Comet has made a recent comeback, finding favor in dual purpose applications due to its unique "wild American" aroma.

AROMA PROFILE

Grass, Grapefruit

BREWING VALUES:

• ALPHA ACID RANGE: 8-10.5%
• BETA ACID RANGE: 4-5%
• TOTAL OIL RANGE: 1.2-2ML/100G

TOTAL OIL BREAKDOWN (% OF TOTAL OIL):

• B-PINENE: 0.8-1.1%
• MYRCENE: 40-55%
• LINALOOL: 0.5-0.8%
• CARYOPHYLLENE: 10-15%
• FARNESENE: LESS THAN 1%
• HUMULENE: 1-2%
• GERANIOL: 0.2-0.9%
• OTHER: 24-47%