Vera (US) – 1oz

Vera is a new hop variety to be released by the USDA ARS in partnership with the Hop Research Council, shining above the rest at the HOPSOURCE sensory evaluation. Vera is a female diploid stemming from parental crosses like Brewer’s Gold, a wild Manitoba hop, and a mildew resistant Wild American hop. This new variety takes her name from the eponymous Vera Katherine Charles, one of several USDA mycologists whose sustainability research benefits the hop industry to this day.

Vera checks many boxes for what brewers are looking for — pest-resistant, agronomically sustainable, high-yield potential, and fruit-forward flavor. Expect tropical, stonefruit, and citrus aromas upon first impression and “reminiscent of a pineapple flavored Life-Savers® candy” in the final beer.