Canadian Vista Hop Profile
Origin:
- Grown in Canada, based on the US-bred Vista hop (released by the USDA in 2021)
- Canadian Vista can show subtle differences (usually a bit softer or slightly different fruit nuance) due to terroir
Type:
- Aroma hop (developed for expressive modern flavor/aroma)
Typical Alpha Acids:
Beta Acids:
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
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Floral: Wildflowers, soft blossoms
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Citrus: Lime, orange, orange zest
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Stone Fruit: Apricot, peach, some gentle mango/nectarine
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Melon: Honeydew, ripe cantaloupe, and sometimes a hint of watermelon
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Tropical: Mild pineapple or lychee undertone is possible
Brewing Characteristics:
- Canadian Vista brings a lush, orchard-fresh character that leans heavily on citrus and stone fruit with a clean floral accent
- Excellent for late/whirlpool and dry hopping—shines in modern American/Canadian-style ales and lagers
- Very smooth bitterness and “juicy” aroma, perfect for hazy pale ales and IPAs
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale
- Golden Ale, Blonde Ale, Wheat Beer
- Hoppy Lager or Pilsner
- Fruit-forward Saisons
Substitutes:
- US Vista (extremely close—true sibling)
- El Dorado (more intense, peachy, less floral)
- Citra (more citrus, less floral)
- Azacca (more tropical, less stone fruit)
Fun Fact:
Vista is one of the newest hops celebrated for vibrant, juicy fruit flavors with a nice balance of floral, making Canadian-grown Vista a hit with craft brewers looking for something trendy but crowd-pleasing.
