Ekuanot™ (formerly HBC 366) was commercially released in 2014 as “Equinox” by the Hops Breeding Company in Yakima, and subsequently renamed due to trademark issues. It has intense and unique fruity and citrus notes including melon, berry, citruslime, apple and papaya. Ekuanot also contains some spicy, green pepper note. This hop brand has high alpha acids content and high essential oil and is known for its vibrant yellow color during its early growth in the spring. Note Formerly HBC 366 and Equinox
Aroma/Flavor Tropical fruit, fruit, citrus and spicyYVH 2023 13.8%
Ekuanot
Alpha Acids* 14.5 - 15.5 %
Beta Acids 4.5 - 5.5 %
Cohumulone 32 - 38 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 2.5 - 4.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 30 - 45 % of total oil
Humulene 12 - 20 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 8 - 12 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil