{"product_id":"hbc-472-hops","title":"HBC 472","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eComplex - coconut-oak-orange, supported with herbal, spicy, and tropical fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy \u0026amp; Earthy (primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral \u0026amp; Herbal (secondary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical \u0026amp; Citrus (tertiary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHBC 472 is an experimental hop from the Hop Breeding Company. Bit more challenging to pin down than most - it has a more layered and complex character than many modern tropical hops, with a prominent herbal and spicy profile alongside woody and coconut notes. While it does carry tropical fruit and citrus, those sit more in the background compared to its herbal, spicy, and slightly woody personality. This makes it stand out as a more nuanced hop rather than a straightforward fruit bomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 – 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 – 3.5 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citra or Mosaic (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beermaverick.com\/hop\/hbc472\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMore tech specs here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHBC 472 works well in late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping. Because of its herbal, spicy, and woody character, it brings more complexity than a typical tropical hop, but it can still feel dominant if used too heavily. Most people find 2–4 oz total in 5 gallons works well when used as a supporting hop. It tends to perform best when layered with other hops rather than used completely on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBrew day tip: It pairs especially well with hops like Citra, Mosaic, or Galaxy when you want to add herbal and spicy depth alongside tropical fruit.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42581892399189,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/hbc472-hops-scientist-lab.jpg?v=1781635995","url":"https:\/\/doubledank.beer\/products\/hbc-472-hops","provider":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}