Description
Comet was originally released as a high alpha by the USDA in 1974. Its parentage is English Sunshine and a native American hop giving it a wild American characteristic. Commercial production ceased in the 1980s in favor of newer super-alpha hops.
Comet is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Comet hops have aroma descriptors that include subtle, wild American grassy and grapefruit.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
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Beta acid7.2–8.7%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL
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Beta acid4–6%
Total oil1–3 mL
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Azacca
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
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Bitter Gold
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–18.8%
Beta acid4.5–8%
Total oil0.8–3.9 mL
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Mosaic
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
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Beta acid3.2–3.9%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
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