2024 US Vista Hop Pellets – American Citrus & Stone Fruit Aroma Hops | Northwest Hops
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US Vista Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Developed by the USDA hop breeding program (Hopsteiner/ARS), officially released in 2021
- Bred for expressive, modern aroma especially for hazy/juicy beer styles
Type:
- Aroma hop (big on late and dry hopping—modern “juicy” character)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 11–14%
Beta Acids:
- 5–6%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Floral: Soft wildflower, orange blossom, elderflower
- Citrus: Lime, orange, tangerine
- Stone Fruit: Smooth apricot, peach, and nectarine
- Melon: Ripe honeydew, cantaloupe; sometimes watermelon
- Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, a touch of guava or lychee
Brewing Characteristics:
- Bred to deliver a plush, “juicy” fruit salad character with balanced bitterness and aroma
- Shines in whirlpool and dry hop additions—great for IPA, hazy/hoppy lagers, and American pale ale
- Plays well in blends for fruit-layered complexity or as a single hop for a fresh take on modern styles
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale
- Golden Ale, Blonde Ale
- Hoppy Lager, Pilsner
- Wheat Beer, Saison
Substitutes:
- El Dorado (fruitier, more candied)
- Citra (citrus heavy, less floral/melon)
- Azacca (more tropical, less melon/floral)
Fun Fact:
Vista earned fast fans in the craft scene thanks to its clean melon and soft stone fruit aroma—a new favorite for hazy, easy-drinking, and modern beers.
Vista earned fast fans in the craft scene thanks to its clean melon and soft stone fruit aroma—a new favorite for hazy, easy-drinking, and modern beers.