Growing Hops - Varieties

Some Hop Plants grow better in certain locations and weather conditions than others. Here is a list of which do better where:

Cascade- 4.5-7.0% alpha. Grows well in all climates. Susceptible to aphid.

Centennial- 9.5-11.5% alpha. Grows well in all climates. Susceptible to downy mildew.

Chinook- 11.0-13.0% alpha. Grows well in dry, hot climates. Great ornamental hop.  Does not grow well in moist climates. Subject to spider mite.

Fuggle- 4.0-5.5% alpha. Grows well in damp climates, suffers a little in hot climates.

Glacier- 5.8% alpha. Grows well in all climates.

Golding- 4.0-5.0% alpha. Grows well in mild, moist climates, does ok in hot climates.

Hallertau- 3.5-5.5% alpha. Grows well in mild, moist climates, suffers a little in dry hot climates.

Horizon- 12.0-13.5% alpha. Grows well in all climates.

Liberty- 3.0-5.5% alpha. Grows well in mild climates. Can grow in hot climates.

Mt. Hood- 5.0-8.0% alpha. Grows well in all climates.

Northern Brewer- 8.0%-10% alpha. Grows well in temperate climates. Suffers a little in hot climates.

Nugget- 12.0-14.0% alpha. Grows well in all climates.

Saaz- 3.5-4.5% alpha. Grows well in cooler, moist climates.

Santiam- 6.0-7.0% alpha. Grows well in a moderate climate, does ok in hot climates.

Sterling- 5.5-7.0% alpha. Grows well in a moderate climate, does ok in hot climates.

Tettnang- 4.0-5.0% alpha. Grows well in a moderate climate, suffers a little in hot climates.

Willamette- 4.0-6.0% alpha. Grows well in all climates.