World: John I. Haas, Inc. releases new hop variety Talus™

John I. Haas, Inc. has announced the commercial release of the new proprietary hop Talus™ brand HBC 692 c.v. Talus delivers big aromas of pink grapefruit, citrus rinds, dried roses, pine resin, tropical fruits and sage.

Talus’ impactful citrus, floral, wood and fruit aromas remain throughout the brewing process. “Its bold aroma translates to strong brewing performance, with a versatility that lends itself to many beer styles, particularly hop-forward beers,” said Virgil McDonald, Brewmaster at HAAS® Innovation Brewery.

Steve Gonzalez, Senior Manager of Brewing and Innovation at Stone Brewing, recently said, “Talus (HBC 692) has been one of our new favorite varieties for some time. There's nothing else quite like it with bright, fresh, juicy tangerine peel, oak barrel aroma, and dankness. We like it on its own, but it really shines as a blending hop in IPA and for its aroma in fruited IPAs.”

Talus’ bold flavor profile draws from its roots as a cultivated daughter of Sabro® brand HBC 438 c.v. By pairing its neomexicanus heritage with a local Pacific Northwest hop, this exciting new hop delivers a one-of-a-kind flavor experience. This latest creation from The Hop Breeding Company (HBC) represents a continuation of HBC’s exploration of novel genetics with the goal of deriving new flavors and aromas not traditionally available in hops.

Talus joins a growing selection of branded HBC hops, including Citra® brand HBC 394 c.v., Mosaic® brand HBC 369 c.v., Sabro® brand HBC 438 c.v., Ekuanot® brand HBC 366 c.v., Pahto™ brand HBC 682 c.v. and Loral® brand HBC 291 c.v.

04 September, 2020