Loose Hops - Comet - 1 LB (1060-COM-3)

Pedigree

Cross between English Sunshine and a native North American male



Brewing Usage

Bittering



Aroma

A pungent, wild American aroma with citrus (grapefruit) flavors



Possible Substitutions

Galena

Summit™



Typical Beer Styles

Lager



Additional Information

Released by the USDA in 1974 to meet the need for a higher alpha-acid producing hop



Storage Stability

Very good



Alpha Acids

9.0 - 11.0%



Beta Acids

4.0 - 6.1%



Co-Humulone

40 - 45%



Total Oil

1.4 - 3.3 mL / 100g



Myrcene

40 - 65% of total oil



Humulene

1 - 2% of total oil



Caryophyllene

5 - 7% of total oil



Farnesene

< 1% of total oil



General Trade Perception

Contains a "wild American" aroma that can be objectionable to some brewers



1 LB Loose 



10 Packs in a Case