Hop
Comet
Spec sheet The maker publishes these figures for this exact product.
- Origin
- United States
- Purpose
- dual
- Alpha acid
- 9.5–12.5 %
- Beta acid
- 3.0–6.0 %
- Cohumulone
- 33–42 % of alpha
- Total oil
- 1.4–2.5 mL/100 g
Oil breakdown
- Myrcene
- 50 % of oil
- Humulene
- 11 % of oil
- Caryophyllene
- 8 % of oil
- Farnesene
- 1 % of oil
Description
A 1970s USDA release revived by craft brewers for its distinctive wild, grassy grapefruit character. Sharp and slightly rustic — a good accent hop when an all-tropical dry hop needs some grip.