Is another unique hop variety from ADHA, this one is named after the Finnish god of farming. Pekko has a complex herbal character that can be likened to mint, juniper, or sage. Because of this, the bitterness comes across as very clean and crisp with a pleasant bite. There are backing notes of tropical fruits and melons, but they are subdued in comparison to the herbal notes. The Alpha Acids range from 13-16%, making Pekko efficient when used as a bittering hop.Pekko is named for the Finnish God of Field and Crops. Pekko’s complex and clean characteristics of floral citrus, and mint lend itself to many different styles of beer.
Aroma: Clean, Pleasant, floral, citrus, mint, herbal, mellow, pineapple, thyme, saaz-like cucumber, sage, touch of lemon
Alpha: 13-16%
BETA: 3.5-4.25%
From Yakima Valley Hops
