Warrior Hop Pellets 1 oz

Warrior is a high alpha American dual purpose hop renowned for its exceptionally clean bittering performance and subtle citrus resin aroma. Developed by Select Botanicals Group (Yakima Chief Ranches) and released in the early 2000s, Warrior has become one of the brewing industry's most trusted bittering hops thanks to its low cohumulone content, high alpha acids, and consistent brewing performance. While most commonly used for early kettle additions, Warrior also contributes delicate citrus, pine, and herbal notes when used later in the brewing process.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yakima Chief Hops
• Hop Type: Dual Purpose
• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 15.0 - 19.0%
• Beta Acid: 4.0 - 6.0%
• Cohumulone: 22 - 28%

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Warrior delivers a clean, firm bitterness with restrained aromas of resinous pine, citrus zest, herbal spice, and light floral notes, complemented by subtle hints of grapefruit, green tea, and earthy herbs. Early kettle additions create a smooth bitterness with minimal harshness, making it ideal for beers that require a solid hop backbone. Late boil and whirlpool additions reveal a mild yet pleasant aroma that supports more expressive hop varieties without competing for attention.

Brewing Applications

Warrior is an outstanding choice for West Coast IPA, American IPA, Double IPA, Imperial IPA, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Porter, Stout, Barleywine, and American Lager. It pairs exceptionally well with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Centennial, Chinook, Columbus, and Cascade, providing clean bitterness while allowing late addition aroma hops to shine. It is also an excellent bittering hop for traditional styles where a neutral, smooth bitterness is desired.

Recommended Hop Substitutes

If Warrior is unavailable, consider:

• German Magnum – Smooth, clean bittering with subtle noble character.
• Apollo – High alpha hop offering assertive bitterness and light citrus/resin notes.
• Nugget – Reliable bittering with herbal, pine, and citrus complexity.
• Columbus – Resinous, dank, and citrus forward with strong bittering potential.
• Galena – Clean bitterness with balanced citrus and subtle fruit character.

Lineage & History

Warrior was developed by Select Botanicals Group, now part of Yakima Chief Ranches, through a proprietary breeding program focused on producing a high alpha hop with exceptional brewing efficiency and smooth bitterness. Its exact genetic lineage remains proprietary, but it was selected for its combination of excellent agronomic performance, disease resistance, and consistently low cohumulone levels. Released commercially in 2000, Warrior quickly became one of the most widely used bittering hops in the craft brewing industry. Today, it remains a flagship Yakima Chief Hops variety, valued by brewers worldwide for its dependable performance, clean bitterness, and versatility across virtually every beer style.