Polaris Hops

Hop Havoc

Passion fruit, apricot, peach, and blackberry, some pine notes.

GR Callista 

Conventional (Non-GMO)

Floral and herbal. Fruity grapefruit, pineapple and lemon grass.

GR Hallertau Blanc 

Intense fruit flavors, aroma of honey dew melon and strawberries.

GR Huell Melon 

Sweet and spicy, subtle pepper and clean citrus flavors.

GR Opal 

AMARILLO® VGXP01 c.v. is one of those legendary varieties and is now in the top 10 most widely used hops. It was developed by Virgil Gamache Farms in the Yakima Valley and was originally named VGXP01 cv. Amarillo® offers solid bittering properties in the 9-11% Alpha Acid range and it packs one of the highest myrcene oil contents (60-70% of total oils) of any hop. This gives it a very sweet citrus flavor and aroma that is closer to oranges than grapefruit. The citrus character is backed by some light floral notes as well as melon and peaches. AMARILLO® VGXP01 c.v. tends to have lower yields, but is extremely resistant to downy and powdery mildew. Ballistic IPA by Ale Asylum and Rogue's Yellow Snow IPA are both single-hopped AMARILLO® VGXP01 c.v. beers.

AROMA Orange citrus flavor, grapefruit, orange, lemon, melon, apricot and peach aroma
USE Dual-Purpose
TYPE Pellet
ALPHA 8 - 11%
BETA 6 - 7
OIL RANGE 1.5 - 1.9 ml / 100g
COHUMULONE 21 - 24
B-PINENE 0 - 0
MYRCENE 68 - 70
LINALOOL 0 - 0
HUMULENE 9 - 11
CARYOPHYLLENE 2 - 4
FARNESENE 2 - 4
GERANIOL 0 - 0
SELINENE 0 - 0
REGION United States
STYLES Ales, IPA's
POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTIONS Cascade, Centennial, Cashmere

US Amarillo 

GR Hallertau Mittelfrueh 

NZ Motueka 

Developed by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research hop breeding program, Nelson Sauvin™ was named after the Sauvignon Blanc grape. This unique high alpha dual purpose hop produces very distinct white wine and gooseberry characteristics. With tropical fruit notes and low co-humulone it has become a go to variety for IPA's, Saisons and wheat ales. It is generally used in late boil additions or as a dry hop addition and produces a bold multi-dimensional result with distinct flavor.

AROMA White Wine and gooseberry, tropical and citrus
USE Dual-Purpose
TYPE Pellet
ALPHA 12 - 13%
BETA 6 - 8
OIL RANGE 0.9 - 1.2 ml / 100g
COHUMULONE 23 - 25
B-PINENE 0 - 0
MYRCENE 20 - 25
LINALOOL 0 - 0
HUMULENE 30 - 40
CARYOPHYLLENE 8 - 12
FARNESENE 0 - 1
GERANIOL 0 - 0
SELINENE 0 - 0
REGION New Zealand
STYLES American Ale, Lager, IPA, Saisons, Wheat
POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTIONS Hallertau Blanc, Enigma, Motueka, Riwaka

NZ Nelson Sauvin

NZ Pacifica 

US Cascade 

US Willamette 

AU Enigma 

GR Herkules 

GR Mandarina Bavaria 

GR Perle 

US Bravo 

US Calypso 

US Cashmere 

US Centennial 

US Chinook 

Hop Havoc, has focused on bridging the gap between the Pacific Northwest and East Coast breweries. Hop Havoc is dedicated to finding the most affordable rates for Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo, Mosaic, Galaxy, Cascade, Chinook, and much more. As a result, Hop Havoc has become the premier East Coast Craft Brew Supplier with formed relationships between farms in Yakima Valley, New Zealand, Germany, and the UK.

At Hop Havoc we strive for quality ingredients, rapid shipping, and are enthusiastic about helping our customers. Hops remain the root of the company with our vast farm relationships. Quality ingredients, fast shipping, and commitment to provide excellent customer service is the reason more than 2,500 brewers rely on Hop Havoc Brew Supply.

GR Polaris is a hop variety developed by the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany in 2012. It is known for its high alpha acid content, which contributes bitterness to beer, as well as its pleasant aroma characteristics. GR Polaris hops are a dual-purpose hop, meaning they can be used for both bittering and aroma purposes in brewing.

GR Polaris hops are often described as having intense aromas with hints of mint, pineapple, and herbal notes. They are prized by brewers for their versatility and ability to add complexity to a wide range of beer styles, including pale ales, IPAs (India Pale Ales), stouts, and lagers.

These hops are named after the North Star, Polaris, reflecting their status as a guiding light for brewers seeking to create distinctive and flavorful beers. GR Polaris hops have gained popularity among craft brewers worldwide for their unique aroma profile and consistent brewing performance.
