Spicy hop recommendations

[SpanishCastleAle]

I tend to prefer the 'spicy' and 'herbal' hops. I use way less of the floral/citrus hops. I think I've used at least twice as much Hallertau/Hersbruck/Willamette/Styrian Goldings as the Centennial and Sorachi Ace in my freezer. Recently tried Saphir but it's not as 'noble' as I expected. I recently bought some Tettnanger (GR) and Liberty but have not tasted the final beers yet.

Looking for suggestions on other spicy hops that I might like. Seems the domestic stuff is often more flowery/citrusy than I like (it's the citrusy note that I don't like most). Most of my beers are English and German styles.

Hops Direct has the following description for Mt. Hood aroma: mild, somewhat pungent. wat? Which is it, mild or pungent? How it can be both? And what is the character of that mildness...or pungency?

Thanks for any suggestions. I can actually see the back wall of the freezer in one little spot...so that means I must need more hops.

 

[Houblon]

I can actually see the back wall of the freezer in one little spot...so that means I must need more hops.

Yep I start to think about more hops when the freezer has empty spaces.

Spicy hop = Saaz
Herbal = Strisselspalt

 

[Beerrific]

Hops Direct has the following description for Mt. Hood aroma: mild, somewhat pungent. wat? Which is it, mild or pungent? How it can be both? And what is the character of that mildness...or pungency?

Yeah, I hate those kind of descriptions, essentially useless if you are trying to pick out a new hop.

When someone says spicy hop I think Saaz. Sterling is supposed to be a lot like Saaz.

 

[Malticulous]

I really like Sterling. Mt. Rainier is tasting good to me as well. Liberty I like in light colored beers and Vanguard in dark ales. Argentine Cascades can add some nice spice used in moderation. I have some Mt. Hood but not made anything that gave me a good taste of them yet (seem about like Mt. Rainier and Liberty to me.) If you want something really noble how about Spalt?

 

[PseudoChef]

I have heard lots of good things about Sterling recently. I tried what I thought was a little in an O-fest - I definitely perceived the spice from them and had to let the beer mellow for a bit longer than I had thought only for the fact that it was a hoppy O-fest! I really liked the hop character it gave though - will definitely need to try it in something more akin to copious hopping.

 

[mysterio]

First Gold are somewhat spicy/orangey

 

[jds]

Another plug for Sterling here. I also tend to prefer the spicy and herbal hops to the more fruity West coast varieties. My favorite Pale Ale recipe is built around Sterling and Willamette hops. I think they combine very well.

 

[electric_beer]

I LOVE spicy noble hops! I just don't enjoy most American varieties as much.

The few you missed are Saaz, Tettnanger & Fuggles (well, more floral, but def not citrus)
Although there are probably more, but those come to mind and can be used in a myriad of recipe types.

 

[david_42]

I wouldn't call Mt. Hood spicy, but it is a Hallertauer-cross and retains many of the characteristics.

 

[pjj2ba]

+1 on Sterling. I find Spalt to be spicy too. Liberty in my hands gives me a bit of floral notes, so I've decided to not use it in Lagers, and use it in Belgian and other ales. I'm curious to hear what you think of Liberty.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Nuggets also have a spicy characteristic to them that I enjoy.