Description

Naming

A new hop from Oregon, McKenzie™ is named after the McKenzie River, a 90-mile tributary of the Willamette River in Western Oregon. 2021 was the first crop year for this hop.

Origin Story

McKenzie™ C-148c.v. is the first variety released by the West Coast HopBreeding Company (WCHB) of Aurora, Oregon.  It is a company comprised of 6 hop growers who strive for sustainability by developing varieties specifically tailored to Oregon’s growing conditions. McKenzie™ was specifically bred to be grown in Oregon and highlight the area’s terroir.

Characteristics

McKenzie™ is “bright and fruity” with grapefruit, lemon, nectarine, and melon aromas that is backed by pine, resin, and wood.

Fits really well in the classic West Coast IPA or American Pale Ale, but also plays well in fruit-forward and Hazy IPAs.

Specs

• Alpha-Acids: 9 – 11%
• Beta-Acids: 8 – 9%
• Oil Content: 2 – 3 ml/100g
• Contributions: Grapefruit, lemon, nectarine, melon, pine resin, thyme.
• Suitable for the following beer styles: IPAs, Pales, hazy juicy double IPAs
• Alternatives: Idaho 7, El Dorado,
• Purpose of Use: Aroma
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.

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