US Warrior® Hop Pellets 2025 – American Bittering Hops for Brewing
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2025 US Warrior™ Hop Profile
Origin:
United States (Yakima Valley; bred by Select Botanicals Group)
Type:
Bittering hop (with mild, clean late-aroma potential)
Typical Alpha Acids:
14–18%
Beta Acids:
4–5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Clean (neutral, subtle bitterness)
- Citrus (mild lemon, orange zest)
- Pine (gentle resin, soft background)
- Spice (hint of pepper or herbal spice)
- Floral (delicate, not dominant)
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known as a workhorse for clean, reliable high-alpha bittering—well-loved for not imparting harsh flavors
- Adds subtle citrus/herbal/pine notes when used late, but main function is ultra-clean bitterness
- Stable, consistent, ideal for IPA, APA, stout, lager, and more
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Imperial IPA, Pale Ale
- American Lager, Blonde, Cream Ale
- Stout, Porter
Substitutes:
- Magnum (similarly clean, slightly softer)
- Columbus (more earthy/dank/spicy)
- Summit (strong, but more citrus/pungent)
Fun Fact:
Warrior quickly became a favorite for US IPA brewers after its release for its huge alpha, stability, and clean finish.