Typical Use: Bittering
Alpha Acid:8.0-10.5%
Beta Acid: 4.0-5.0%
Origination: USA
Aroma/Flavour: "Wild American Hops", Grassy, Grapefruit, Pineapple
Styles: IPA, American Lager, Pale Ale
Similar Hops: Galena, Summit
Selected in 1961 and released in 1974 by the USDA, Comet was originally utilized for its high alpha acid content and adapability to growing conditions in the Yakima Valley. Commercial production ceased in the early 1980s in favor of newer super-alpha hops, however, Comet has made a recent comeback, finding favor with some brewers in dual purpose applications for its subtle and unique, "wild American" aroma.
Characteristic flavours of Comet tend to be Grapefruit, and "Cannabis-like" herbal notes. Originally intended to be a key bittering agent in American Lagers, recently craft brewers repurposed this hop for aroma, flavour, and dry hop applications.
