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Zappa®

Zappa® is a unique, neomexicanus hop variety named after music legend Frank Zappa—and it lives up to the name. Grown from wild hops native to the American Southwest, Zappa bursts with an eccentric mix of tropical fruit, passionfruit, and citrus, wrapped in spicy, earthy, and dank notes. With intense aroma and layered complexity, Zappa is perfect for brewers looking to push flavor boundaries in hazy IPAs, wild ales, and experimental styles.

Available Formats

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T-90

Characteristics

Wild

Spicy

Unique

Profile
Passionfruit, mango, and citrus layered over mint, spice, wildflower, and dank, resinous earthiness.      

Beer Styles
 NEIPA, Saison, Sour or Wild Ales, Experimental beers       

Pairings
El Dorado, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Strata, Nelson Sauvin    

Brewing Values

Alpha Acids
6-8%
Beta Acids
8-9%
Total Oils
1.8-2.5 ml/100g
Humulene
4.6%
Myrcene
64%
Caryophyllene
8.5%
Farnesene
0%
Linalool
0.8%

Sensory Analysis

Amarillo is a game-changer for our brews. The bright citrus punch especially the orange and grapefruit notes, bring our IPA to life. It's smooth and versatile and delivers the  bold aroma we love.

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Tim Matthews, Head of Brewing Operations Oskar Blues Brewery

Just brew it.

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