I am very excited to try these out. Pat sent me a sample of his X-17 hops last year and they were phenomenal. I know very little about these new hops other than what I’m reading on the analysis sheet. Judging by the oil content, and amount of beta-pinene and linalool, if I had to guess I’d say this has the potential to be Simcoe-esque, but that is really just a WAG at this point.
Here’s my write-up of X-17 from last year. I’m due for another round of hop trials soon, and the C148 will definitely be one of them.
Sounds like fun, Eric. Always love trying out new stuff. I used some of the Cleopatra hops I got from Ted H earlier in the year in the APA I just brewed. Aroma was pretty fantastic in the hopstand. Sort of citrus with some tropical/mango character and a spicy German sort of character. Around 8% AA with what I’d guess to be a decent oil content. Can’t wait to tap it and try it for real.
I love Vic Secret, it has been my go-to for hoppy beers since I tried it. Enigma is really nice too, like a citrusy Simcoe.
I don’t get a shot at Aussie or NZ experimental hops up here, but I’d love to hear what you think of the 035 when you try them. I rarely come across a southern hemisphere hop that I don’t like.
