Does it taste like anchovies? Not at all!! It’s purely fruity and piney.
Anchovy is a uniquely named variety that is a unique as it sounds. Developed by Segal Ranch in the lower Yakima Valley, Washington. Initially known in trials as “24B‑05,” it was later renamed “Anchovy” by Matt Storm and Brian Strumke of Fast Fashion Brewing in Seattle.
It comes in at 12% Alpha Acids and to be completely honest with you, I haven’t been this excited to use a hop in a long time!
The aromas I get are watermelon/raspberry jolly rancher.
Flavors of citrus and pine are common. Breweries have reported the watermelon jolly rancher aroma transferring over into the finish product as well as flavor.
Last week I brewed a beer with it and l’m so eager to get it out of the tank! I cannot wait to check this hop out. Stay tuned for that in the coming weeks!
As always huge shoutout to Yakimavalleyhops for sponsoring this segment. Check out Anchovy and other not so uniquely named hops at their website.
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.
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