Loral comes in at 9.4% AA. It is a Super Noble variety of hops which means it’s great for lager beers!

When I first opened the bag I was hit in the face with the smell of cedar. Oddly enough, it reminds me of cedar pet bedding. In this sense, that’s not a bad thing at all. It’s very pleasant. I also picked up on a citrus rind as well as a bit of floral notes.

Loral would make a great addition in a German Lager, American Lager, or even IPAs. This could go well in some English varieties too.

By Matt Dailey, Oil Creek Brewing Co

Matt Dailey is an emotional support teacher in Titusville, Pennsylvania. When he’s not brewing you’ll find him spending time with his wife and 2 kids or on the golf course. You can check Matt out on Instagram and Facebook.