Bravo Hops

Bravo™ Hop Profile  Crop 2024

Bravo™ came to life in the early 2000's as an open pollination super alpha variety. Bravo™ typically sits around 14-17% Alpha Acid and because of this quickly became a preferred bittering hop for both professional and home brewers. It has a  well-respected reputation as a bittering hop, Bravo™ but isn't as one-dimensional as it might seem.  

• When added late in the boil or as a dry hop, Bravo contributes:

  • Citrus (especially orange)

  • Floral

  • Earthy

  • Slight spice and herbal notes

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Beer Styles That Use Bravo:

• American Pale Ale

• American IPA

• Double IPA

• Amber Ale

• Stouts (for a smooth bitterness)

• Porters

Aroma: Pleasant, aromatic.
Alpha Acid: 14 to 17%
Typical Usage: Bittering – it’s a clean bittering. Smooth.
Beer Styles: American Ale and Strong German lagers.

Alpha Acids* 14.0 - 17.0 %
Beta Acids 3.0 - 5.0 %
Cohumulone 29 - 34 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 1.6 - 2.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 25 - 50 % of total oil
Humulene 18 - 20 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 10 - 12 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil