Ekuanot hops, formerly known as Equinox or HBC 366, are a unique and versatile hop variety that has gathered widespread acclaim in the brewing community. Developed by the Hop Breeding Company, Ekuanot hops boast a complex aroma and flavour profile that sets them apart from traditional hop varieties.

Characteristics

One of the defining characteristics of Ekuanot hops is their multi-layered aroma. Bursting with bright citrus, tropical fruit, and herbal notes, they captivate the senses with each whiff. Hints of melon, berry, and even subtle spice add to the complexity, making them a good choice for brewers seeking to create intricate and intriguing beer aromas.

With an alpha acid content ranging from 13% to 15%, Ekuanot hops offer a moderate level of bitterness. However, it is their use as an aroma and flavour hop that truly shines. Brewers often employ them in late kettle additions and dry hopping to maximize their aromatic potential.

KEY FLAVOURS

• Grapefruit
• Gooseberry
• Guava
• Fennel

ANCESTRY

Ekuanot® (formerly HBC 366) was commercially released in 2014 as “Equinox” by the Hops Breeding Company in Yakima– and subsequently renamed due to trademark issues.

All hop pellet products are packaged in light blocking foil bags with with an effective oxygen barrier. Air is withdrawn from the packaging prior to being nitrogen flushed and then hermetically sealed. This leave the hop pets free to move within the packaging but with out damage due to the pillow pack effect. Each batch is tested for oxygen content ensuring our process is effective. Each pack has a zip lock for end user convenience.

BarthHaas® are the experts of hops for the best beer taste worldwide

BarthHaas® Pure Hop Pellets are the very best incarnation of each hop variety. The original hop substance is efficiently processed and enriched at extremely low temperatures creating a stable and durable product.

In 225 years, BarthHaas® has grown from its roots as a Franconian hop merchant to become an expert in flavour for the best beers all over the world. As massive as the changes have been, one factor has remained unchanged over the centuries: our love for hops!

A quality product:
the most important ingredient in brewing

BarthHaas are a leading global supplier of hop products and all the services that go with them, they are the perfect people to talk to about using hops and hop products creatively and efficiently. For 225 years, we they been visionaries and trailblazers in the market for these unique building blocks of flavour. Their’s is the story of a passion that never ends.

The highest standards for the best hops: we are satisfied with nothing less. Because hops are one of the most important ingredients in the brewing process. To meet this demand, BarthHaas has introduced a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) [RS1] based on the proven ISO 9001:2015 standard. Our QM system also includes a concept that guarantees optimum product safety on the basis of international HACCP guidelines. An important focus of this concept is the BarthHaas test guarantee [RS3], which is unique in the hop industry to date.