Orange, mango, guava and ripe peach over a resinous backbone. Krush is a flavour-forward hop whose fruit makes it from the bag all the way into the glass.
Alpha 10.1–14.1 % · Beta 6.3–9.4 % · Oil 1.5–3.0 ml/100 g · Late hop & dry hop · T90 pellets · Crop 2025 · 100 g
What it does in your beer
The breeder describes a robust citrus and tropical fruit profile that translates clearly from the raw hop to the finished beer: citrus (orange), tropical fruit (mango, guava), stone fruit (peach), mixed berry and a woody, resinous note.
It took the breeder 17 years to get from a 2007 cross to commercial release in 2024. The recommended use is late in the boil and in the dry hop, and grower data points it at NEIPAs, West Coast IPAs, double and session IPAs and pale ales.
At a glance
| Variety | Krush® (HBC 586) |
| Bred by | Hop Breeding Company — crossed 2007, released 2024 |
| Origin | USA |
| Crop year | 2025 |
| Form | T90 pellets |
| Pack size | 100 g |
| Alpha acids | 10.1–14.1 % |
| Beta acids | 6.3–9.4 % |
| Co-humulone | 35.5–39.5 % |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.0 ml/100 g |
| Myrcene | 35–55 % of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 9–18 % of total oil |
| Linalool / geraniol | 0–1.2 % / 0–0.3 % of total oil |
| Purpose | Aroma-led — late hop and dry hop |
| Aroma | Orange, mango, guava, peach, mixed berry, resin |
What 10 g does in 20 L
| Added at | IBU from 10 g in 20 L (approx.) |
| 60 min | ≈ 14 |
| 30 min | ≈ 11 |
| 15 min | ≈ 7 |
| 5 min | ≈ 3 |
Approx., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 12.1 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.
How to use
- Kettle: add it at the end of the boil or in the whirlpool — the recommended slot is the third addition.
- Dry hop: the other recommended use.
- Watch the IBU: at 10.1–14.1 % alpha even a 5-minute addition of 10 g adds about 3 IBU to 20 L (table above).
- Leftovers: reseal without air and return them to the cold. The breeder rates its storage stability as good, but cold storage still helps.
Swap it for
Out of Krush? Variety data lists Chinook, Ekuanot®, Talus® and Idaho 7® as similar varieties — Chinook, Talus and Idaho 7 are in our range.
Pairs well with
Brewing a West Coast IPA? Try it with BESTMALZ BEST Pale Ale and SafAle US-05, which ferments clean and neutral.
Blending hops? Grower data names Citra® and Mosaic® among Krush's complementary varieties.
Storage & shelf life
- Cold, dry, dark and sealed is how hop aroma keeps.
- Generic T90 pellet specification: −3 to 5 °C in a dry, odour-free store.
- Once opened, reseal with the air pressed out and use it within the next few brews.
Food information
- Name: Hop pellets, Krush® (HBC 586)
- Ingredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)
- Allergens: none of the Annex II allergens of EU Regulation 1169/2011
- Net quantity: 100 g
- Country of origin: USA
- Storage: sealed, cold, dry and dark
Good to know
- Crop 2025: the acid and oil figures in the table are this crop's data.
- Krush® and HBC 586 are the same hop — one is the name, the other the breeding code.
- Krush® is a trademark of Hop Breeding Company.
- Ingredients and equipment ship separately: hops come from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic.
FAQ
Is Krush the same as HBC 586?
Yes. HBC 586 is the breeding code; Krush® is the variety name.
What does Krush taste like?
Orange, mango, guava and peach, with mixed berry and a resinous, woody note.
What can I use instead of Krush?
Variety data lists Chinook, Ekuanot®, Talus® and Idaho 7® as similar varieties.
Can I bitter with Krush?
Yes — 10 g boiled for 60 minutes adds about 14 IBU to 20 L (approx., Tinseth, OG 1.050, mid alpha 12.1 %). Its recommended use, though, is late additions and the dry hop.