Talus a.k.a. HBC 692
Ruby-red grapefruit and pink bubblegum.
What it tastes like
Talus is one of the newest commercial US aroma hops — a daughter of Sabro. Pink grapefruit, dried citrus, sage, coconut undertones, and a touch of bubblegum. Increasingly used in West Coast IPAs.
Best in these styles
Tasting Tip
Talus is recognizable for an unusual combination — the citrus is paired with a soft, rounded coconut/sage backdrop you don't get from other US hops.Beers showcasing Talus
Specific beer examples coming soon.
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Talus, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
8–10%
Beta Acid
3–4%
Total Oil
2.5–3.0 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
50-55%
humulene
10-14%
caryophyllene
6-8%
farnesene
<1%
History
Released by the Hop Breeding Company in 2020 — a daughter of Sabro and the latest in the Citra/Mosaic family tree.
Freshness Note
Limited data given the recent release, but behaves similarly to Citra in keeping.