African hop varieties

brew_cat 2018-12-17 14:08:02 UTC #1

Here we go again. A friend came over describing this great beer with some kind of African hops. Of course he didn't bring me a can but apparently it wasn't his beer. He has a friend who judges his beer on how long he stands in line. Well anyway that's all I have to go on right now. I'll try to find out more. He couldn't remember the name of the hops or the beer for that matter. I'll have to drill for more information. What say you people?

loopie_beer 2018-12-17 16:45:14 UTC #2

I’ve never used them. They were too scarce and expensive. Then AB InBev purchased the entire crop to purposefully hold them from independent brewers. So that pretty much summed up the fact that I will never buy them.

brew_cat 2018-12-17 16:48:11 UTC #3

Oh now I'm curious about the beer he tried. I'll get back

sneezles61 2018-12-17 18:32:53 UTC #4

There always seem to be a "better mouse trap" out there... I'm not dissing the "new" stuff... In fact, I'm just advocating that there are some purrfect brews out there... Simple, cost effective...
If peeps keep running to the newest, brightest, what ever, they'll miss out on something within reach that does just as well.... How did Stephan Stills say it.... love the one your with? Simple, eh? Sneezles61

squeegeethree 2018-12-17 22:10:24 UTC #5

Our host had these for a while and really pushed them. I al,oust pulled the trigger but decided to go for cheaper bulkier options. It does make a difference where things are grown and I'd give these a chance in a heartbeat

brew_cat 2018-12-17 22:29:57 UTC #6

I know they were offering a African hop variety pack. If he buys the hops I'll brew him a beer. https://www.northernbrewer.com/products/34-degree-latitude-south-african-hops-sampler-pack

brew_cat 2018-12-17 22:31:59 UTC #7

https://www.zahops.com/ here are the profiles

loopie_beer 2018-12-19 01:10:08 UTC #8

And guess who owns our host?

damian_winter 2018-12-19 02:40:11 UTC #9

On the subject of hops and the magazines trolling us for article idea's. I wish they would do a story on hops like the experimental ones the new ones what the hop institute cross breeding for this coming year. There is so many new experimental hops out there that you rarely see any articles about new hop breeds. Heck i would even write it for them if they'd let me.

loopie_beer 2018-12-19 10:42:03 UTC #10

I agree and would love to read about them! Reach out to BYO or other magazines. I think you’d be surprised in that they may publish your article.

sneezles61 2018-12-19 14:40:08 UTC #11

As though you aren't busy enough? Holy Moly! I'm still waiting for your book... Perhaps you'll have some signed books for us to purchase? Maybe? Again, you've got extra time? Sneezles61

damian_winter 2018-12-19 23:28:32 UTC #12

Im just waiting on editorial on the book. All friends will not have to purchase my book. So i do have a little time on my hands. But i hope that the trollers consider writing a article like i mentioned.

sneezles61 2018-12-19 23:45:16 UTC #13

Your signature is the value and the book is free?
I agree ... Needing more of a description on these numbered unknown hops... Maybe thats all the hype... Gotta brew with this X-C154 hops... Even the hop farms could brew a brew and report on what they perceive... Aroma, smell and taste... What about the oils too? Sneezles61

damian_winter 2018-12-20 00:25:47 UTC #14

Like these 3 hops all new releases for 2018 and yet there is vary little been written about them and some of you most likely never heard of them yet.
Strata(X-331)
Sabro(HBC438)
Triumph (that was released back in 2016 but has made it into the market this year

brewmanchu 2018-12-28 18:04:38 UTC #15

I'd like to give the SA hops a try. Looks like YVH has them for sale now but they are pricey!