Falconer's Flight Hop Pellets
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Falconer's Flight Hops are a bold and aromatic blend of Pacific Northwest varieties, specifically formulated to give home brewers a concentrated burst of American hop character. Created by Hopunion (now part of Yakima Chief Hops), this proprietary blend was named in honor of Glen Hay Falconer, an influential craft brewer and hop advocate. Falconer's Flight is an all-in-one go-to for brewers who love that citrus, pine, and tropical punch found in popular American ales.
This hop blend delivers layers of grapefruit, lemon zest, pine resin, and tropical fruit, making it ideal for brewing hop-forward styles like American Pale Ales, West Coast IPAs, and Hazy IPAs. With high oil content and excellent versatility, Falconer's Flight is suitable for late additions, whirlpool hopping, and dry hopping, giving home brewers flexibility without complexity, which is always appreciated.
Technical Details:
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Alpha Acids: 9.5%–12.0%
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Beta Acids: 4.0%–5.0%
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Total Oils: 1.5–2.0 mL/100g
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Usage: Aroma, flavor, and dry hopping
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Substitutes: Citra, Simcoe, or Centennial
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Ideal For: American Pale Ales, West Coast IPAs, Hazy IPAs
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Country of Origin: United States (Pacific Northwest Blend)
Falconer's Flight Hops FAQ
What is Falconer's Flight made of?
Falconer's Flight is a proprietary blend of several Pacific Northwest hops. While the exact mix isn't disclosed, it reportedly made from Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Citra, Cluster, Columbus, Crystal as well as a few experimental other undisclosed hops to deliver layered citrus, tropical, and pine character, to which we say more please.
Who was Glen Hay Falconer?
Glen Hay Falconer was a well-known craft and home brewer from the Pacific Northwest whose love for hops inspired the creation of this blend. Proceeds from its sale support brewing scholarships through the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation.
What styles are best for Falconer’s Flight?
This hop blend is ideal for American Pale Ales, West Coast IPAs, and Hazy IPAs, where its complex aroma and flavor contributions can really shine.
Can I use Falconer's Flight in dry hopping?
Definitely. It’s especially popular for dry hopping thanks to its potent aroma oil profile, adding citrus, tropical fruit, and light floral notes without overwhelming bitterness.
What hops are similar to Falconer's Flight?
Try Citra, Simcoe, or Centennial hops if Falconer's Flight isn't available.
