Ekuanot Hops

Ekuanot Hop Profile

Ekuanot® was commercially released in 2014 by the Hop Breeding Company. Ekuanot boasts a bouquet of fruity and citrus notes including melon, berry, lime, apple and papaya, rounded by fresh green pepper. Agronomically, Ekuanot is incredibly unique with high alpha and extremely high oil content. It stands out in the hop fields every spring, with vibrant yellow cones growing along the twine. A distinctive, expressive hop that refuses to blend in.

Aroma/Flavor: Green pepper, papaya, lime, apple blossom

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

Note: Formerly HBC 366 and "Equinox"

EKUANOT® HOP SUBSTITUTIONS 

Ekuanot is high in citrus, fruit, and herbs making it a great hop for aroma. El Dorado, Mosaic, and Talus all carry these same flavor keys. Try any of these three hops in your next brew to substitute Ekuanot. 

Updated Dec. 2025