Key Traits of Vista

Vista is a high-yielding, seedless aroma hop with a unique flavor profile suited for hop-forward brewing styles. It exhibits strong citrus and tropical fruit flavors with apple/pear notes and has been highly favored in brewing trials. This profile summarizes key sensory, brewing, and agronomic traits used by growers and brewers when evaluating Vista.

Aroma and Flavor

Vista contributes a distinctive aroma profile that can shape beer character and flavor expression.

• Primary Aromas: Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Apple/Pear

Brewing Uses

Vista is used in a range of brewing styles based on its chemistry and sensory profile.

• Styles: IPA, Hazy IPA

Yield and Growth

• Yield: 2765-3587 kg/ha
• Maturity: Late-season

Disease Resistance

• Downy Mildew: Susceptible
• Powdery Mildew: Resistant to non-V6 strains, susceptible to V6 strains

Alpha and Beta Acids

• Alpha Acids: 11.4 %
• Beta Acids: 4.1 %

Research and Publications

• The Hop Chronicles - USDA 074 (Brulosophy) , 2015