Heavy Seas, Maryland’s largest remaining craft brewer, is the first to use a hop native to the state, discovered on a veterinarian’s Frederick County farm.
“the hop lent great spice, floral and fruity notes”
"The Monocacy hop has a chemical composition that is unlike many other varieties. The acid and oil contents of the hop make this variety stand out as a brewing ingredient. Evaluation of the hop’s composition indicates that the Monocacy hop has a 0.56 alpha acid to beta acid ratio. While this ratio is not problematic during the brewing process or in a finished beer, it is unusual to have a ratio that isn’t closer to 2:1 alpha acids to beta acids. The expectation is that this hop will contribute to a low-bitterness beer with a wonderful hop aroma. "
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“the hop lent great spice, floral and fruity notes”
"The Monocacy hop has a chemical composition that is unlike many other varieties. The acid and oil contents of the hop make this variety stand out as a brewing ingredient. Evaluation of the hop’s composition indicates that the Monocacy hop has a 0.56 alpha acid to beta acid ratio. While this ratio is not problematic during the brewing process or in a finished beer, it is unusual to have a ratio that isn’t closer to 2:1 alpha acids to beta acids. The expectation is that this hop will contribute to a low-bitterness beer with a wonderful hop aroma. "
https://marylandbeer.org/the-monocacy-hop/