2023 US Eureka Cryo Hop Profile
Origin:
USA
Developed by Hopsteiner
Grown in the Pacific Northwest
Type:
Dual-purpose hop (Cryo® concentrated pellet)
Typical Alpha Acids:
18–24%
Beta Acids:
4–5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
Pine: Intense pine resin and dark herbal notes
Fruit: Blackcurrant, dark stone fruit, and subtle grapefruit
Citrus: Lemon peel and tangerine
Earthy: Dank, woody, and spicy undertones
Brewing Characteristics:
Cryo® technology delivers concentrated Eureka® aroma, flavor, and bitterness with less vegetative matter
Excellent for both bittering and late/dry hop additions
Brings bold, resinous, and complex fruit character to hop-forward beers
Improves beer yield and brewhouse efficiency
Best Beer Styles:
IPA
Imperial IPA
Black IPA
Pale Ale
Hop-forward and bold beer styles
Substitutes:
Simcoe® (more pine, less dank)
Columbus (more pungent, less fruit)
Apollo™ (more bitterness, less fruit)
Fun Fact:
Cryo® Eureka® is celebrated for its intense pine and dark fruit character, making it a favorite for brewers who want to create bold, resinous, and complex hop profiles.
