This batch boasts some of the highest and most refined concentrations of essential oils available. It has a very "modern" profile while retaining a classic structure.

The Freshness Peak (Myrcene: 47.08%)

We're approaching the 50% mark. This is a level usually found in very intense "Aromatic" or "Dual Purpose" hops.

• Sensory result: An explosion of pine, sap, and citrus zest . This is a batch that will give the beer a lot of "pep" and depth.

Floral Elegance (Linalool: 1.16%)

Exceeding 1% of linalool is an indicator of very high aromatic quality.

• Sensory result: A very pure note of lavender flower and bergamot . This linalool will "lift" the resinous aromas to give a complex, airy and extremely pleasant nose.

A Solid and Noble Base (Humulene: 21.77%)

The balance remains perfect with Humulene providing the structure.

• Sensory result: Despite the power of the Myrcene, the beer will not be one-dimensional. It retains that woody, noble, and slightly earthy background that characterizes great hops.

Absolute Purity

Farnesene is almost absent (0.06%) . There is therefore no vegetal or "green apple" interference; the profile is perfectly focused on resin, wood and flowers.

Advice for the Brewer

This Akoya is the ideal candidate for a Single Hop :

• Usage: To avoid ruining such a profile, it must be used extensively in flame-out or dry hopping . Its oils are so concentrated that it will impart a distinctive character to the beer even in small doses.

• Recommended style: A Session IPA (to have a lot of aroma in a light beer), a very hoppy Modern Lager , or a very floral American Wheat .

This is a "spectacular" vintage. It has the power of American hops with the finesse of European varieties.