Azacca is a robust variety that l’d highly recommend you introduce to your West Coast IPAs right away. It’s named after Azacca, the Haitian voodoo god of agriculture.
This hop is 17% Alpha Acids and gives aromas of fresh cut fruit and pine while flavors come through with a green, woody, and pineapple. I’ve successfully used this in hazies and west coast IPAs. It’s a more common variety but with such high alpha acids you can add that bitterness you want without breaking the bank and needing loads of hops!
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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