[HoosierBrew]

I brewed a small batch APA recently to check out this new hop and I thought I'd pass on the final results. Equinox (HBC366) is the new release from the Hop Breeding Co.- the guys that produced Simcoe, Citra, And Mosaic, so they've been on a pretty hot streak in recent years. And this is another good one. Sierra (among others) is a big fan and used it in one of their single hop IPAs last year. 
   Equinox goes around 14-15% AA, and also has a very high oil content (2.9) -  it screams out IPA and dry hopping . In comparison, Citra is often listed at ~ 2 or or a little over. This is a complex hop - I get citrus, mango, earthiness, a touch of pine, and an overall resiny character (in a good way)from the high oil content. With its intensity it could drown out less intense hops easily unless you backed off on the Equinox. Except for trying out new hops, I rarely make single hop beers because I like to blend different hops for complexity. Thing is, this hop (sort of like Mosaic) has a lot going on and tastes like a blend of hops on its own. I get a little bit of Amarillo, Citra, and Simcoe together with a unique earthy/spicy character. Just bought a lb.

[Steve Ruch]

Sounds like one I'd like.

[hopfenundmalz]

Really liked the Equinox beer SN poured at the Chicago event last summer.

[fmader]

I bought a pound too based on your suggestion a couple of weeks ago. I can't wait to use it. Do you think it should be used as a single hop, or what other hops would you recommend using it with?

[majorvices]

I tried it at CBC and really liked it. Thought about getting a contract for it but wasn't sure how much I'd use it.

I did get this hat though!

[HoosierBrew]

I bought a pound too based on your suggestion a couple of weeks ago. I can't wait to use it. Do you think it should be used as a single hop, or what other hops would you recommend using it with?

You could always use Amarillo or a C hop of course in larger ratio, but maybe something like Galaxy to boost tropical fruitiness, too. Honestly, I think it's one to try on its own first - I don't normally say that. It's pretty interesting.

EDIT -  I haven't bittered with it yet, so I can't say how it does for bittering (though it's obviously high AA). I bittered the APA with Warrior and added Equinox in a hop stand and also dry hopped with it.

[HoosierBrew]

Killer hat, Keith !

[yso191]

Just last night I tried an American Amber Ale brewed by Haas Experimental which was single hopped with Equinox.  It was quite good.  I was in a large group with a lot going on so I didn't really focus on the beer too much, but I enjoyed the hop flavor a lot.

[fmader]

Just last night I tried an American Amber Ale brewed by Haas Experimental which was single hopped with Equinox.  It was quite good.  I was in a large group with a lot going on so I didn't really focus on the beer too much, but I enjoyed the hop flavor a lot.

This might be the ticket here just to do something different since I have an APA on tap, IIPA fermenting, and a session IPA in the hole to prep yeast for an ABW.

[HoosierBrew]

Just last night I tried an American Amber Ale brewed by Haas Experimental which was single hopped with Equinox.  It was quite good.  I was in a large group with a lot going on so I didn't really focus on the beer too much, but I enjoyed the hop flavor a lot.

This might be the ticket here just to do something different since I have an APA on tap, IIPA fermenting, and a session IPA in the hole to prep yeast for an ABW.

Yeah, that sounds good.

[majorvices]

Killer hat, Keith !

Here I am wearing the hat standing with some guy I know!

[erockrph]

Thanks for sharing your results. This has been on my wish list for a while. Sounds like I might have to bump it up a bit higher on the list.

[HoosierBrew]

Thanks for sharing your results. This has been on my wish list for a while. Sounds like I might have to bump it up a bit higher on the list.

Quite a few on my list, too. No shortage of new ones right now, either.

[Black Sands Brewery & Supply]

I brewed a small batch APA recently to check out this new hop and I thought I'd pass on the final results. Equinox (HBC366) is the new release from the Hop Breeding Co.- the guys that produced Simcoe, Citra, And Mosaic, so they've been on a pretty hot streak in recent years. And this is another good one. Sierra (among others) is a big fan and used it in one of their single hop IPAs last year. 
   Equinox goes around 14-15% AA, and also has a very high oil content (2.9) -  it screams out IPA and dry hopping . In comparison, Citra is often listed at ~ 2 or or a little over. This is a complex hop - I get citrus, mango, earthiness, a touch of pine, and an overall resiny character (in a good way)from the high oil content. With its intensity it could drown out less intense hops easily unless you backed off on the Equinox. Except for trying out new hops, I rarely make single hop beers because I like to blend different hops for complexity. Thing is, this hop (sort of like Mosaic) has a lot going on and tastes like a blend of hops on its own. I get a little bit of Amarillo, Citra, and Simcoe together with a unique earthy/spicy character. Just bought a lb.

Lagunitas did their "born yesterday" w/ equinox and it was fantastic.... It will be on the "it list" in no time

[HoosierBrew]

I brewed a small batch APA recently to check out this new hop and I thought I'd pass on the final results. Equinox (HBC366) is the new release from the Hop Breeding Co.- the guys that produced Simcoe, Citra, And Mosaic, so they've been on a pretty hot streak in recent years. And this is another good one. Sierra (among others) is a big fan and used it in one of their single hop IPAs last year. 
   Equinox goes around 14-15% AA, and also has a very high oil content (2.9) -  it screams out IPA and dry hopping . In comparison, Citra is often listed at ~ 2 or or a little over. This is a complex hop - I get citrus, mango, earthiness, a touch of pine, and an overall resiny character (in a good way)from the high oil content. With its intensity it could drown out less intense hops easily unless you backed off on the Equinox. Except for trying out new hops, I rarely make single hop beers because I like to blend different hops for complexity. Thing is, this hop (sort of like Mosaic) has a lot going on and tastes like a blend of hops on its own. I get a little bit of Amarillo, Citra, and Simcoe together with a unique earthy/spicy character. Just bought a lb.

Lagunitas did their "born yesterday" w/ equinox and it was fantastic.... It will be on the "it list" in no time

Yeah, I think it's the new 'it' hop for IPAs definitely.  HBC are on their game. Great hop.