Hops

Crosses between the traditional European varieties and the wild American varieties resulted in new cultivars with increased resin content, aroma and bitterness. An example of this type is “Cluster,” a very popular variety resulting from an accidental cross of wild American and European hops. Wild hop seeds collected in Canada in 1916 led to the development of the famous variety “Brewer's Gold.” Many of the most popular modern American varieties, such as “Galena,” “Nugget” and “Centennial,” are descended from "Brewer's Gold."