Loral® Brand
Released by the Hop Breeding Company in 2016, Loral® Brand HBC 291 is a refined and versatile hop that beautifully bridges old and new-world aromatics. With a noble heritage, it complements a wide range of beer styles, offering an elegant and balanced sensory profile. Loral is distinguished by its pronounced floral character, with delicate, perfumed nuances alongside bright notes of lemon and orange. Its high linalool content enhances expressive citrus qualities, while subtle herbal and tropical undertones add depth and complexity. The result is a sophisticated, multidimensional hop prized for its versatility and finesse in a hop profile.
Aroma Profile
- Floral
- Lemon
- Citrus
- Herbal
- Tropical
Loral® Brand Cryo Hops® Pellets
Cryo Hops® Pellets
Loral® Brand Type 90 Hop Pellets
Type 90 Hop PelletsTechnical Specifications
TYPICAL BREWING VALUES
ALPHA ACIDS %
(21-25% COHUMULONE)
BETA ACIDS %
TOTAL OIL ml/100g
TOTAL OIL BREAKDOWN
(% OF TOTAL OIL)
SENSORY ANALYSIS
View similar or recommended varieties curated by the Yakima Chief Hops sensory team based on a range of attributes including aroma characteristics, usage scenarios, and oil comparisons.
Loral® Brand
HBC 291 | US
- Floral
- Lemon
- Citrus
- Herbal
- Tropical
- +0
Centennial
W415-90 | US
- Lemon
- Floral
- Orange
- Tropical
- Woody
- +0
Comet
USDA-ARS | US
- Grassy
- Citrus
- Stone Fruit
- Tropical
- +0
Simcoe® Brand
YCR 14 | US
- Citrus
- Grapefruit
- Stone Fruit
- Tropical
- Woody
- +0
Warrior® Brand
YCR 5 | US
- Citrus
- Herbal
- Stone Fruit
- Grassy
- Woody
- +0
