Hermitage Equinox

Equinox comes to us out of HopUnion's Hop Breeding program in the Pacific Northwest. Our initial impression is that it reminds us of some of our favorite American varieties, with a lot of citrus and tropical fruit underscored by a pleasant herbal character. The citrus is brighter in this one, more lemon-lime than orange or grapefruit. The bitterness is present but not
harsh, imparting a slightly resinous, pine-like flavor. The finish is also bright and cooling witha touch of spice. We get the impression of mint,but the growers notes actually reference green apple and green pepper.