Ekuanot Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Ekuanot is a modern American hop variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company and commercially released in 2014. Formerly known as Equinox, it has become one of the most popular aroma hops in craft brewing due to its extremely high oil content and complex fruit-forward character.

Brewers often describe Ekuanot hops as producing layered notes of melon, berry, lime, papaya, and citrus with subtle green pepper and herbal undertones. This unique combination of tropical, citrus, and fruit flavors creates a multidimensional hop profile unlike any single traditional variety.

Ekuanot performs exceptionally well in whirlpool additions and dry hopping where its high oil content and intense aromatics can fully develop. Its versatility makes it popular as both a single hop and a blending component.

Ekuanot hops are widely used in hop-forward craft beer styles where complex fruit aroma and layered flavor are desired.

Ideal for:

• American IPA
• Hazy IPA
• New England IPA (NEIPA)
• Pale Ale
• Single Hop IPA

Ekuanot pairs well with other aromatic hops such as Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe, and Sabro to create layered tropical and fruit-forward hop profiles.

• Add early in the boil for balanced bittering
• Use late boil additions to enhance melon and citrus hop flavor
• Add during whirlpool or hop stand to maximize complex fruit aroma
• Dry hop generously to develop layered berry and tropical aromatics
• Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Ekuanot is versatile enough for single hop beers or blended with Mosaic, Citra, and Simcoe to create vibrant fruit-forward hop character.