Comet

Beer styles: all US ale styles, IPA 

Origin: Comet is a cross between the UK hop Sunshine and a native American male released by USDA in 1974

Agronomics: 2000-2200 kg/ha

Alpha acids: 9.0 -11.5 %

Beta acids: 4.0 - 6.0 %

Co-humulone: 38-42 % of alpha acids

Total oil: 1.1-1.5 ml / 100 grams

Aroma: grapefruit citrusy notes

Myrcene: 60-65 % of whole oil

Caryophyllene: 10-15 % of whole oil

Humulene: NA

Farnesene: < 1 % of whole oil

Brewing characteristic: bitter variety with grapefruit-citrus flavor notes

Recommended use and hopping: pellets type 90, second and third hopping, dry hopping