Hop Name: Comet


Common Usage: Bittering

Hop Characteristics
Alpha Range:9.0 - 11.0%
Beta Range:9.0 - 11.0%
Cohumulone Range:40.0 - 45.0%
Humulene Range:1.0 - 2.0%
Myrcene Range:40.0 - 65.0%
Farnesene Range:0.0 - 1.0%
Caryophyllene Range:5.0 - 7%
Total Oil Range:1.4 - 3.3 mL/100g
Notes:
Comet has an intriguing parentage of English Sunshine and a native American hop, which brings out a “wild American” flavor that some brewers have found objectionable. For this reason, it is no longer in commercial production and is difficult to find. Its flavor profile (grapefruity) and strong bittering capabilities found its use in American lagers for a while. It sports an alpha acid content of 8-11% but with as much as 42% cohumulone. In addition, it has a 65% myrcene profile while the other oils are very low.

Commonly used in:
Lager
Origin: US
Storage: Very Good
Aroma:
A pungent, wild American aroma with citrus (grapefruit) flavors

Possible Substitutions:
Galena  Summit