Krush
Product Details
Brand: Yakima Chief
Krush® (formerly known as experimental hop HBC 586) is a highly aromatic, fruit-forward American hop variety officially released by the Hop Breeding Company in 2024 after 17 years of development. It is celebrated by brewers for its intense "fruit cocktail" characteristics and versatility in modern, hop-forward beers.
Aroma and Flavor Profile
Often described as a fruit parfait in cone or pellet form, Krush delivers explosive aromatics and flavors:
- Fruits: Mango, guava, peach, and fresh-sliced navel orange.
- Berries: Mixed berries, with subtle hints of pineapple and Concord grape.
- Finish: A structured woody, resinous backbone that keeps the hop balanced.
Brewing Specifications
Krush is a high-alpha, high-yield hop with excellent storage stability and pest resistance:
- Alpha Acid: \(10.1\% - 14.1\%\)
- Beta Acid: \(6.3\% - 9.4\%\)
- Total Oil: \(1.5 - 3.0\) mL / \(100\)g
- Myrcene: \(35\% - 55\%\)