2025 Karma Hop Profile
Origin:
United States (Pacific Northwest, trial/experimental variety)
Type:
Dual-purpose (aroma and flavor)
Typical Alpha Acids:
7-9.5%
Beta Acids:
3.9%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
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Fruity: Fresh berry, orange, and lime
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Creamy/Candy: Orange creamsicle
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Herbal: Mint
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Spice: Star anise
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Clean: Crisp, soft underlying character
Brewing Characteristics:
- Super versatile and modern—fruity and herbal with a little creamy, candy twist
- Punch of orange creamsicle, berry, and herbal-minty freshness
- Citrus (orange/lime) lifts in late/aromatic additions
- Smooth, clean finish; can be bold without overwhelming other ingredients
Best Beer Styles:
- Juicy/Creamy IPA
- Modern Pale Ale
- Cream Ale
- American Wheat Beer
- Hoppy Session Beer
- Fruity saisons or summer lagers
Substitutes:
- Strata (for berry and citrus twist)
- Motueka (lime, clean, creamy)
- Amarillo (citrus-forward, subtle fruit)
- Loral (herbal/berry, slightly different profile)
Fun Fact:
Experimental X25 is a creative hop darling on the Pacific Northwest scene—brewers love testing it in bold, fruit-forward, or “creamsicle” style beers.
