Neomexicanus hops

Neomexicanus hops (H. lupulus var. neomexicanus)[1] are an indigenous variety of North American hops named after its region of origin, New Mexico.[2]

It is used extensively in the Southwestern United States to brew beer, and it is the main hop variety used for production in breweries in New Mexico.[3][4][5] Breweries such as Abbey, Bosque, Marble, and Santa Fe Brewing Company have gained international acclaim due to these distinctive hops.[6][7]

They are known to be drought resistant and respond well to even small amounts of water.[8][9]

Characteristics

They are considered to be genetically distinct from any other variety of hops, and are considered to be their own distinct subspecies.[1] Their flavor has been described as "melon and apricot aromas, as well as a floral undercurrent and citrus-like flavor."[4]

Varieties

There are several sub-varieties of these hops, including: Amalia, Comet, El Dorado, Lotus, Multi-head, Neo-1, Sabro, and Zappa.[10][4]

Amalia

The Amalia hops are named for their specific region of origin, the town of Amalia, New Mexico.[11] They are a high altitude variety that grows along the volcanic riverbed of the Amalia area, it is described as having an earthy aroma and pronounced flavors of orange citrus.[12][13]

Comet

The Comet hop is crossbred variety with Neomexicanus and the British Sunshine[14].[15] It is considered a bittering hop due to its high alpha acid content.[16]

Acid and oil breakdown
Property Neo-1 variety[17] Multi-head variety[17]
Alpha acids (%) 32.76 7.35
Beta acids (%) 15.91 26.36
cohumulone (% of bittering acids): 16.08 ± 4.86 a 3.47 ± 0.64 b
n+adcohumulone (% of bittering acids): 16.68 ± 4.06 b 3.89 ± 0.59 c
colupulone (% of bittering acids): 11.45 ± 3.43 a 17.72 ± 2.70 a
n+adlupulone (% of bittering acids): 4.46 ± 1.15 c 8.63 ± 1.64 b
Total essential oils (mL) 0.15
Total phenolic content (mg⋅g-1 gallic acid eq.) 94.29 ± 6.05 b 92.41 ± 5.71 b

References
  1. Geiling, Natasha (July 30, 2014). "In Search of the Great American Beer". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  2. Bannerman, Ty (July 26, 2019). "Native New Mexico Hops are Coming to a Brewery Near You". New Mexico Magazine. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. Schwecke, Kaleb (December 14, 2020). "Neomexicanus Hops". Brew Your Own. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  4. Stephens, Hollie (October 18, 2021). "The Rise of Neomexicanus". Craft Beer & Brewing. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  5. Sethi, Simran (October 20, 2016). "Wacky, Wonderful, Wild Hops Could Transform the Watered-Down Beer Industry". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  6. "Local, small-scale hops growers tap into the thriving beer-making market". Albuquerque Journal. August 14, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  7. Morcol, Taylan (September 1, 2021). "Three LC-MS Plant Metabolomics Studies of Hop (Humulus) Species: Wild H. neomexicanus, Drought Stress, and Agricultural Terroir". CUNY Academic Works. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  8. Springer, Derek (December 9, 2014). "Neomexicanus Hops: A Primer". Five Blades Brewing. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  9. "Beautiful Freaks – Breeding and Growing Wild Hops in New Mexico". Pellicle. December 9, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  10. "Neomexicanus Hops". MoreBeer. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  11. "Amalia hops are aroma: earthy, orange (harsh)". Two Beer Dudes. December 13, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  12. "Amalia Hops Plant". GREAT LAKES HOPS. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  13. "Amallia". Hopslist. April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  14. "Comet". Hopslist. March 1, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  15. "Comet". BSG. September 28, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  16. "The Hop Chronicles: Comet (2018) Pale Ale". Brülosophy. December 19, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  17. Rheay, Hanah T.; Lombard, Kevin; Brewer, Catherine; Holguin, F. Omar (2020). "Phytochemical Characterization of Native New Mexico Hops". HortTechnology. American Society for Horticultural Science. 30 (6): 770–772. doi:10.21273/horttech04678-20. ISSN 1063-0198. S2CID 228812292.
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