Falconers Flight 7Cs Hop Pellets 1 oz

Falconer's Flight 7Cs 1 oz is a proprietary hop blend from Yakima Chief Hops created to honor the legacy of hop breeder and educator Glen Hay Falconer. This unique blend combines seven classic American "C" hop varieties to deliver a bold, well-rounded hop profile featuring layers of citrus, tropical fruit, floral, and resinous character. As a versatile dual-purpose blend, Falconer's Flight 7Cs provides smooth bitterness while excelling in late-boil, whirlpool, and dry hop additions.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yakima Chief Hops
• Hop Type: Proprietary Hop Blend (Dual Purpose)
• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 9.5 - 12.0%
• Beta Acid: 4.0 - 6.0%
• Cohumulone: Generally Moderate (Varies by Blend Lot)

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Falconer's Flight 7Cs showcases an expressive combination of grapefruit, orange peel, lemon, tropical fruit, pine, floral notes, and subtle resin. The blend offers excellent balance, producing bright citrus flavors supported by hints of peach and tropical fruit with a clean, lingering finish. It delivers excellent complexity as a single hop while pairing seamlessly with other American hop varieties.

Brewing Applications

Falconer's Flight 7Cs is ideal for American IPA, West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, American Wheat Ale, Session IPA, and Double IPA. Its balanced profile makes it an excellent all-in-one hop blend for bittering, flavor, aroma, whirlpool additions, and dry hopping.

Recommended Hop Substitutes

If Falconer's Flight 7Cs is unavailable, consider:

• Falconer's Flight – Similar proprietary blend with a slightly broader hop profile.
• Cascade – Bright grapefruit and floral character.
• Centennial – More intense citrus with higher bitterness.
• Citra® – Tropical fruit and citrus-forward aroma.
• Mosaic® – Complex berry and tropical fruit notes.

Blend History

Falconer's Flight 7Cs was developed by Yakima Chief Hops as a tribute to Glen Hay Falconer, a respected Pacific Northwest brewer and hop advocate. The blend features seven classic American "C" hops: Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Citra®, Cluster, Columbus, and Crystal. Together, these varieties create a layered hop profile that captures the hallmark flavors of American craft brewing while providing brewers with the convenience and consistency of a single proprietary blend.