Bravo Hops

Bravo™ Hop Profile

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. Despite its well-respected reputation as a bittering hop, Bravo™ isn’t as one-dimensional as it might seem. It also contributes fruity and floral tones that work well in IPAs, Pale Ales, and Red Ales.

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

BRAVO™ HOP SUBSTITUTIONS 

Bravo™ hops carry a lot of the same flavor profiles and characteristics as Chinook, Columbus, and Warrior, making these hops the best substitutions in your next recipe.