2024 US Ekuanot Hop Pellets – US Tropical, Citrus & Berry Aroma Hops | Northwest Hops
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US Ekuanot Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Originally released as “Equinox” in 2014 by the Hop Breeding Company, quickly rebranded as “Ekuanot” for trademark reasons
Type:
- Aroma hop (but also high alpha, making it dual-purpose)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 13–16%
Beta Acids:
- 4–5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Tropical Fruit: Papaya, guava, melon, and starfruit
- Citrus: Lime, lemon, orange peel, and tangerine
- Berry: Red currant, sometimes notes of apple and berry jam
- Pine/Herbal: Green pepper, fresh peppercorn, and complex herbal notes (sage, mint)
- Other: Bubblegum, mild cedar, and vegetal earthiness
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known for its intensity: delivers a big, bold wave of modern “American” hop aroma and flavor
- Outstanding for late additions, whirlpool, and dry hopping—especially in IPAs, pale ales, and modern hop-forward lagers
- Highly versatile and blends well with other tropical, citrus, or piney varieties
- Some beer drinkers detect a unique “green pepper” note, which can be polarizing in higher doses
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, Double IPA
- Pale Ale, American Wheat
- Blonde Ale, Lager, Sour/Fruited styles
Substitutes:
- Mosaic (for intense, complex fruit, less herbal)
- Citra (for tropical and citrus, but softer and less green)
- Galaxy (fruit punch and citrus, less earthy)
Fun Fact:
Ekuanot’s signature is the combination of “fruit punch” and “green” notes—some find it almost candy-like, others herbal and complex, making it a fun hop for experimentation.
Ekuanot’s signature is the combination of “fruit punch” and “green” notes—some find it almost candy-like, others herbal and complex, making it a fun hop for experimentation.