2024 Canadian Comet T90 Hop Pellets
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Canadian Comet Hop Profile
Origin:
- Originally bred in the United States (released in the 1970s), but widely grown in Canada for a unique local twist
- Canadian Comet often exhibits a slightly fruitier, more expressive aroma thanks to cooler climate and terroir
Type:
- Dual-purpose (great for both bittering and especially for aroma/flavor in modern brewing)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 8–12%
Beta Acids:
- 3–6%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Grapefruit: Zesty grapefruit peel and juice (the signature trait)
- Lemon/Lime: Lively lemon, lime, and orange zest
- Tropical Fruit: Subtle notes of pineapple and passionfruit
- Herbal: Fresh-cut grass and light mint
- Dank/Earthy: Classic “American wild” note, with touches of earthy spice and a hint of pine
Brewing Characteristics:
- Well-loved for its combination of juicy citrus (especially grapefruit/lime) and a hint of traditional “wild” hop character
- Canadian-grown Comet typically trends a touch softer and more fruit-forward (less onion/garlic than US-grown)
- Performs beautifully in late and dry hopping for both modern hazy styles and lighter lagers/ales
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA (hazy, juicy, West Coast), Pale Ale
- Blonde Ales, Cream Ale, Wheat Beer
- Lager (for a bright, citrus twist)
- American Wild/Sour Beers
Substitutes:
- US Comet (slightly danker or more rustic)
- Citra (sweeter citrus, less herbal/dank)
- Centennial (more traditional pine and lemon, less bright grapefruit/lime)
Fun Fact:
Comet was nearly abandoned in the 1980s as "too wild," but its grapefruit punch found renewed fame in the craft scene—and Canadian terroir has made it even more dynamic for modern beer!
Comet was nearly abandoned in the 1980s as "too wild," but its grapefruit punch found renewed fame in the craft scene—and Canadian terroir has made it even more dynamic for modern beer!