Hop Variety Data Sheet
Comet
Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
| Aroma Specification |
|---|
| grapefruit, grass, rose, fruity |
| Genetic Origin |
|---|
| Comet was originally released as a high alpha by the USDA in 1974. Its parentage is English Sunshine and a native American hop giving it a “wild American” characteristic. |
| Agronomic Aspects | |
|---|---|
| Growing | |
| Yield (kg/ha) | 1,900 - 2,250 |
| Yield (lbs/acre) | 1,700 - 2,000 |
| Maturity | Late |
| Main Growing Country | USA |
| Acreage (ha) | 116 |
| Chemical Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Bitter Components | |
| Alpha-Acid % | 8.0 - 10.5 |
| Beta-Acid % | 3.0 - 6.0 |
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 34 - 37 |
| Polyphenoles | |
| Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) | 0.9 - 1.0 |
| Aroma Components | |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 1.0 - 2.0 |
| Farnesene % of total Oil | 1.20 - 1.50 |
| Linalool % of total Oil | 0.6 - 1.0 |
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