Comet
Comet
is a hop variety originating from
the #United States
and is grown in
#Austria
#Germany
,
and
the #United States
today.
It's usually considered
an
aroma
hop variety.
The Comet hop plant produces
cones of medium to large size with compact density. Typical yield is approx. 1900 - 2250 kgs per ha or
1700 - 2010 lbs per acre.
The flavour and aroma profile of Comet hops is often described as
#Citrus
and
#Earthy/Tobacco.
IHGC references Comet hops as COM or CO
and classifies it as
a
aroma hop variety.
Possible subsititutes for Comet include
#Galena
and
#Summit™
.
Typical beers brewed with Comet hops include
#India Pale Ale (IPA)
,
#Lager
and
#Ale
style beers.