Developed in 1961 and released in 1974 by the USDA, Comet was selected for its high alpha acid content and adaptability to growing conditions in the Yakima Valley. Commercial production ceased in the 1980s in favor of newer super-alpha hops. Comet has made a recent comeback, finding favor in dual purpose applications due to its unique "wild American" aroma.
Aroma Profile
Grass, Grapefruit
Freshness Is Our Priority!
All hops at LD Carlson, including all in-house packageed hops, are nitrogen flushed and cold stored.
Brewing Values:
- Alpha Acid Range: 8-10.5%
- Beta Acid Range: 4-5%
- Total Oil Range: 1.2-2mL/100g
Total Oil Breakdown (% of total oil):
- B-Pinene: 0.8-1.1%
- Myrcene: 40-55%
- Linalool: 0.5-0.8%
- Caryophyllene: 10-15%
- Farnesene: less than 1%
- Humulene: 1-2%
- Geraniol: 0.2-0.9%
- Other: 24-47%
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