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 | |
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| Caryophyllene Oil | |
| Farnesene Oil | |
| Substitutes | Cascade, Columbus, Centennial |
| Style Guide | India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Lager |