2023 US Bitter Gold Cryo Hop Profile
Origin:
USA
Developed by the USDA breeding program
Grown in the Pacific Northwest
Type:
Dual-purpose hop (Cryo® concentrated pellet)
Typical Alpha Acids:
18–24%
Beta Acids:
4–6%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
Citrus: Bright grapefruit and orange zest
Tropical: Pineapple and melon
Stone Fruit: Pear and apricot
Herbal: Mild spice and earthy undertones
Brewing Characteristics:
Cryo® technology delivers intensified Bitter Gold aroma and bitterness with reduced vegetative matter
Excellent for both bittering and late additions
Provides clean, smooth bitterness with vibrant hop character
Improves beer yield and efficiency in the brewhouse
Best Beer Styles:
IPA
Pale Ale
Lager
Blonde Ale
Bitter-forward and modern hop styles
Substitutes:
Columbus (more pungent, less fruit)
Chinook (more pine, less tropical)
Summit™ (more orange, less pear)
Fun Fact:
Cryo® Bitter Gold is valued for its potent yet balanced bittering power and its ability to add a burst of citrus and tropical fruit to hop-driven beers.
