4 new hops you need to know
New hop varieties are reinvigorating your favorite beer styles; just add these four to the list of hops you oughtta know.
Topaz
Taste familiar? This Australian hop has orange and resiny notes like the American Columbus variety, plus soft apricot and dank earthiness. Try: Starr Hill Grateful Pale Ale
Calypso
This American variety exudes pear, grapefruit, lemon and earthy tea notes. Try: Rising Tide Zephyr IPA
Galaxy
A headlining hop hailing from New Zealand, Galaxy bursts with tropical passion fruit and grapefruit. Try: GoodLife Sweet As! Pacific Ale (a pale ale)
Mosaic
One of the trendiest U.S.-grown hops right now, Mosaic lends beer bright, juicy tangerine, pineapple and floral notes. Try: Terrapin Mosaic rye IPA