Horizon
Alpha Acids (%)
11.0 - 14.0
Description
This is a high alpha-acid hop with a spicy flavor. In spite of this high alpha-acid content it is still useable in late additions. Horizon is decended from Brewer's Gold and is the half sister of Nugget.
Possible Substitutes
Beer Styles
American ales particularly pale ale, IPA, and brown ales
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 11 - 14 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 6.5 - 8.5 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 1.8 | |
| Cohumulone: | 16 - 19 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 1.5 - 2.0 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 55 - 65 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 7.5 - 9.0 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 11 - 13 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 2.5 - 3.5 | (% essential oils) |