Falconer’s Flight® is a proprietary blend of Pacific Northwest hops. These include 7 “C” hops, Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Citra®, Cluster, Columbus
and Crystal in addition to experimental varieties developed by Hopunion LLC.
Launched in 2010, it is considered a dual-purpose blend particularly suited to IPAs, but also Pale Ales and Lagers. Falconer’s Flight® is listed has having distinct tropical, floral, lemon and grapefruit attributes.
The blend was named in honor of Glen Hay Falconer, a popular and up-and-coming American professional brewer who passed away in 2002.
Characteristics | Distinct tropical, floral, lemon and grapefruit attributes |
Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
Alpha Acid Composition | 9.5%-12% |
Beta Acid Composition | 4%-5% |
Co-Humulone Composition | 20%-25% |
Country | US |
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Total Oil Composition | 1.6-4.6 mL/100g |
Myrcene Oil Composition | |
Humulene Oil Composition | |
Caryophyllene Oil | |
Farnesene Oil | |
Substitutes | Cascade, Columbus, Centennial |
Style Guide | India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Lager |