
Meet Thora, a bold new public hop variety developed by the Hop Quality Group and the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Named after the Old Norse word Þórr, meaning “thunder,” Thora delivers a powerful sensory experience from field to glass. This groundbreaking variety is the first born from HQG and USDA-ARS’s decade-long collaboration—uniting brewers, growers, and researchers to create a hop that thunders with flavor and agronomic strength.
Available Formats
Thunderous
Tropical
Expressive
Profile
Intense tropical and citrus aromatics that strike a balance between bright fruit and deep resin. Expect vibrant passionfruit, guava, grapefruit, and stone fruit, layered with dank, resinous undertones.
Beer Styles
NEIPA, West Coast IPA, American Pale Ale, IPL
Pairings
Mosaic®, Nelson Sauvin™, El Dorado®, Idaho 7®, Centennial
Brewing with it revealed just how expressive this hop truly is — bursting with tropical character and layered with subtle citrus and stone fruit notes.
Vinnie Cilurzo, Co-Owner Russian River Brewing Company