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Azacca

Dual PurposeVery High AlphaUS
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About

Azacca, named for the Haitian god of agriculture, is a hop big in citrus and tropical fruit notes. Its excellent aromatic qualities have quickly made Azacca a go-to hop for late and dry hop additions in varying styles of beer. Used for both bittering and aroma.

Origin

Descendent of Northern Brewer and SummitTM, it's a cross between Toyomidori and an unknown variey. Bred by the American Dwarf Hop Association. Released in 2013

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

GooseberryCeleriacGrapefruitPineapplePeachMangoOrangePinePapayaLemonSpicyGrassyTropicalCitrusTangerine And Pine.

Recommended Beer Styles

India Pale Ale

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
46-55%
Humulene
14-18%
Caryophyllene
8-12%
Farnesene
≥1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid14.0 - 16.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 5.5%
Co-Humulone38-45%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.6-2.5 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity8/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop

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