Product Description
Horizon Hops
Horizon is a versatile American dual-purpose hop, bred in Oregon in 1970 and released in 1997. A half-sister to Nugget, Horizon offers a clean, smooth bitterness due to its low cohumulone content, coupled with delicate floral and citrus aromas. Its balanced profile makes it suitable for a variety of beer styles, including ales and lagers.
Horizon Hops Overview
- Flavors: Floral, citrus, spicy
- Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Pale Ale, IPA, Lager, Red Ale
- Similar Varieties: Magnum, Nugget
Background
Developed by the USDA breeding program, Horizon was created to provide high alpha acid content with a smooth bitterness profile. Its low cohumulone levels and pleasant aroma characteristics have made it a favored choice among brewers seeking versatility and balance in their hop selections.
Horizon Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 8.8 – 12.0% |
| Beta Acids | 5.5 – 7.5% |
| Cohumulone | 16 – 19% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.5 – 1.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 45 – 55% |
| Humulene | 10 – 20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8 – 14% |
| Farnesene | 3 – 5% |
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Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| May 13, 2026 | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 1 |
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Description
Horizon Hops Horizon is a versatile American dual-purpose hop, bred in Oregon in 1970 and released in 1997. A half-sister to Nugget, Horizon offers a clean, smooth bitterness due to its low cohumulone content, coupled with delicate floral and citrus aromas. Its balanced profile makes it suitable for a variety of beer styles, including ales and lagers. Horizon Hops Overview Flavors: Floral, citrus, spicy Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping) Best Beer Styles: Pale Ale, IPA, Lager, Red Ale Similar Varieties: Magnum, Nugget Background Developed by the USDA breeding program, Horizon was created to provide high alpha acid content with a smooth bitterness profile. Its low cohumulone levels and pleasant aroma characteristics have made it a favored choice among brewers seeking versatility and balance in their hop selections. Horizon Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 8.8 – 12.0% Beta Acids 5.5 – 7.5% Cohumulone 16 – 19% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 0.5 – 1.5 mL/100g Myrcene 45 – 55% Humulene 10 – 20% Caryophyllene 8 – 14% Farnesene 3 – 5%
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Northern Brewer LLC Best Price | $2.49 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
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