Most ™
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

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Hop Variety Description

Most ™ is a sister to both Jester ® and Olicana ® and is the first Charles Faram Development Program hop to be grown outside of the UK. It was released commercially in 2020. Versatile and clean with a unique flavor profile, Most ™ can display red fruit characteristics in darker beers, and adds stone fruit and citrus when used as a late or dry hop in pale brews. To learn more about the brewing properties of Most™, watch the Brewers Roundtable here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/brewers-roundtable-most

Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 7-10%
Beta Range: 7-10%
Cohumulone Range: 25-32%
Total Oil: 1ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 8

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 30-35%
Humulene: 21-25%
Farsene: <1%

In THe Beer

red fruit
stone fruit
Citrus

In The Rub

strawberry
apricot
spice

More Information About Most ™ Hop Variety

The Characters of Most ™ Hops

Most ™ hop is an intriguing aroma hop variety from the Czech Republic. Bred by the Charles Faram Hop Development Programme it was introduced to offer something new while maintaining noble characteristics. Most hop takes its name from the Czech town of Most, a region known for its hop-growing heritage. With its gentle flavour profile and refined bitterness, it provides brewers with a unique alternative to classic noble hops.

Aroma and Flavour Profile of Most Hops

Most hops have a delicate and yet balanced aroma. This hop present notes of Red Fruit, Stone Fruit and Citrus on the rub, while notes of Strawberry, Apricot and Spice can be found within the beer. Making them ideal for lagers, pilsners, and other sessionable beers. While subtle, the aroma adds complexity and a depth of flavour. Furthermore, the hop’s smooth bitterness enhances drinkability.

Brewing with Most Hops

Brewers appreciate Most hops for its flexibility in brewing. It works well in both early and late additions, offering light bitterness and clean aromatics. In particular, it performs beautifully in traditional Czech-style lagers. However, it also adapts well to modern brewing styles that demand a lighter hop touch. Additionally, Most hop pairs well with other noble or low-intensity varieties, allowing for greater creative control.

Why Most Hops Are Gaining Attention

Most hops are gaining popularity. More brewers are exploring new varieties to create standout lagers and easy-drinking ales. Since Most hops offers both familiarity and freshness, it meets that demand perfectly. Its clean flavour supports subtle beer styles without dominating the palate.

In conclusion, Most delivers smooth, refined bitterness and a gentle aroma. Whether used alone or blended, it enhances beer with subtle elegance. As more brewers seek balance and drinkability, Most is proving its worth in the modern brewhouse.

Beers and Breweries using Most Hops

London Bohem Brewery – Most

In a celebration of the unique character of Czech beer, London’s Bohem Brewery is launching Most ™, a single hop lager brewed in collaboration with us at Charles Faram. The beer is named for the Most™ hop (pronounced Moss-t), developed by Charles Faram and grown exclusively in the Czech Republic. Bohem is one of a handful of brewers taking part in a select series of international collaborations spotlighting Most ™.

After six weeks in the refrigerated lagering tanks at Bohem’s north London brewery, the new 4.5% ABV dry-hopped, single-hopped limited edition Czech lager is now available in kegs and cans, while stocks last.