Description

Naming

Ekuanot® (formerly HBC 366) was commercially released in 2014 as “Equinox” by the Hops Breeding Company in Yakima, and subsequently renamed due to trademark issues.

Origin Story

Originally planted in Toppenish, Washington, it was brought back into the market in 2014.

Characteristics

Ekuanot® is known for delivering a complex array of aromatics, suggestive of lime, apple, melon, berry, cedar, papaya, bay leaves, eucalyptus, clove, sage, and tobacco.

Aroma and flavor in IPAs, sours, wheat beers, and other styles requiring strong flavor contribution from hops. Ekuanot® has been featured in many single-hop beers. Its high oil content (favoring myrcene and humulene in particular) make it a good candidate for late, whirlpool, or dry hop additions.

Specs

• Alpha-Acids: 13.5 – 14.5% 
• Beta-Acids: 4.5 – 5.5% 
• Oil Content: 2.5 – 4.5 ml/100g
• Contributions: Citrus notes, melon and herbs (laurel or sage)
• Suitable for the following beer styles: IPA, American Ale, Pilsner, NEIPAs
• Alternatives: Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic
• Purpose of Use: Aroma
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.

We have technical specifications for all our hops related to specific lots.