Falconers Flight Hop Pellets 1 lb

Falconer's Flight 1 lb is a proprietary hop blend from Yakima Chief Hops created in honor of renowned Pacific Northwest brewer and hop advocate Glen Hay Falconer. Designed as a versatile dual-purpose blend, it combines several Pacific Northwest hop varieties to produce a complex balance of citrus, tropical fruit, floral, pine, and earthy characteristics. Falconer's Flight offers brewers the convenience of a single hop addition while delivering the depth and complexity typically achieved through multiple hop varieties.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yakima Chief Hops
• Hop Type: Proprietary Hop Blend (Dual Purpose)
• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 9.0 - 12.0%
• Beta Acid: 4.0 - 6.0%
• Cohumulone: Generally Moderate (Varies by Blend Lot)

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Falconer's Flight delivers a balanced combination of grapefruit, orange, lemon zest, tropical fruit, floral blossoms, pine, and light earthy spice. Late boil and whirlpool additions emphasize bright citrus and tropical fruit, while dry hopping enhances floral aromas and subtle resinous notes. Its layered profile makes it an excellent choice for brewers looking for complexity without blending multiple individual hop varieties.

Brewing Applications

Falconer's Flight performs well throughout the brewing process, providing smooth bitterness along with vibrant flavor and aroma. It is an excellent choice for American IPA, West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Blonde Ale, American Wheat Ale, Session IPA, and Double IPA. It also serves as a versatile house hop blend for breweries seeking consistent results across multiple beer styles.

Recommended Hop Substitutes

If Falconer's Flight is unavailable, consider:

• Falconer's Flight 7Cs – Similar balanced blend with a stronger emphasis on classic "C" hop character.
• Cascade – Bright grapefruit and floral notes.
• Centennial – Bold citrus with clean bitterness.
• Mosaic® – Tropical fruit and berry complexity.
• Citra® – Intense citrus and tropical fruit aroma.

Blend History

Yakima Chief Hops developed Falconer's Flight to celebrate the legacy of Glen Hay Falconer, whose passion for brewing and hop education left a lasting impact on the craft beer community. Unlike Falconer's Flight 7Cs, this blend is updated annually using a selection of premium Pacific Northwest hop varieties chosen to achieve a consistent sensory profile rather than a fixed list of hop cultivars. This flexible approach allows Yakima Chief Hops to maintain the blend's signature citrus, tropical fruit, floral, and pine character while showcasing the best hops from each harvest.