Comet has an intriguing parentage of English variety Sunshine and a native American hop, bringing out a “wild American” flavour. Released in 1974 by the USDA, Comet was originally bred to address the needs for higher alpha hops. Comets flavour profile rests heavily on a strong accent of grapefruit. It features solid bitter capabilities, but recently there has been a surge in its use as a dry hop in ales and IPA’s
