Horizon

Horizon is a USA grown dual purpose hop that has a Cultivar/Brand ID of 7006-398. It has an alpha acid that can range from 8.8 to 16.5% and a beta acid of 5.5 to 8.5%. It is a diploid hop and a half sister to Nugget.

It has aromas floral bouquet, citrus notes and spicy undertones. Horizon has low co-humulone levels that make it very similar to noble varities. It will provide a smooth bitter note.

It is a great choice for Ales (specifically Red Ales) and Lagers alike.

If you are looking for a substitute we recommend Magnum (GR), Magnum (US), and Nugget (US)/Nugget (BC).

Horizion is occasionally found as a hop oil/extract. It is also available as a whole leaf hop quite frequently.

Co-Humulone as % of Alpha Acids: 16-19%
Total Oils (mL/100g): 0.5-1.5
Myrcene: 45-55%
Humulene: 10-20%
Caryophyllene: 8-14%
Farnesene: 3-5%
All Others (including β-pinene, linalool, geraniol & selinene): 3.2-34%
Linalool: 0.9-1.5%
β-pinene: 0.6-0.8%
Geraniol: 0.1-0.5%

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