Hop Patents (Class PLT/236)
  • Publication number: 20230292641
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by being a triploid plant with a cylindrical to club plant shape, alpha acids in cones of 15.1%, ratio of beta acids to alpha acids of 18.5%, humulene ratio to caryophyllene of 107%, and a citrus flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Seigi Kuji, Yutaka Itoga, Koichiro Koie, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yuto Furukawa, Masanobu Goto, Katsuyoshi Shimaoka
  • Publication number: 20230210036
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical to club plant shape, an alpha acids in cones of 8.7%, cohumulone ratio to alpha acids of 20.7%, myrcene ratio to total oil of 63.1% and a farnesene ratio to total oil of 2.9% as well as a fruit and flower flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Seigi Kuji, Yutaka Itoga, Koichiro Koie, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yuto Furukawa, Masanobu Goto, Katsuyoshi Shimaoka
  • Publication number: 20220217884
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 843’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 843’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Publication number: 20220217883
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 1019’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 1019’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P., Scott Herzog
  • Publication number: 20220142030
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 735’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 735’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Publication number: 20220022354
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘CV12’ is disclosed. ‘CV12’ is notable for its increased cone size, relatively high myrcene content and unique spicey, piney, citrus aroma profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventor: Douglas W. Drury
  • Publication number: 20210315142
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing Hersbrucker Pure’ (seed parent; not patented) and tetraploid selection 00.L123-168 (pollen parent; not patented). The new cultivar, ‘NZH131’, is characterised by having cones which are mid-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventor: Ron BEATSON
  • Publication number: 20210315141
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing ‘Cascade’ (seed parent; not patented) and tetraploid male selection 00.L123-168 (not patented). The new cultivar, ‘NZH063’, is characterised by having cones which are late-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventor: Ron BEATSON
  • Publication number: 20200163267
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 637’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 637’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Publication number: 20200100413
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical to club plant shape, an alpha acid content of 8.3%, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.58, and a citrus flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto, Seigi Kuji
  • Publication number: 20190281744
    Abstract: A new humulus plant named ‘Kriya’ is disclosed. The leaves of this new humulus plant contain a cannabinoid level of ˜15-23 mg/g and the inflorescence of this new humulus plant contain a cannabinoid level of ˜124-142 mg/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventor: Bomi Joseph
  • Publication number: 20190208680
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hop plant cultivar named ‘OR91331’ is disclosed, characterized by having an early mature date, resistance to downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli [Miyabe & Takah.] G. W. Wilson) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera macularis [Walk.] U. Braun & S. Takam); vigorous with high yield potential; high alpha acids ; high oil content; and high amounts of some essential oil components implicated in driving beer flavor and aroma such as myrcene, cymene, methyl heptanoate, linalool, citronellol, and terpineol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend
  • Publication number: 20190183001
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing ‘Hersbrucker Pure’ (seed parent) (not patented) and 97.72-09 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort9909’, is characterised by its cones maturing mid-season and having medium Alpha Acid and low cohumulone content. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: New Zealand hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Publication number: 20190166748
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 586’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 586’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Publication number: 20190166747
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 630’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 630’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Publication number: 20190166746
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 353’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 353’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Publication number: 20190150343
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing tetraploid 00.L125-09 (seed parent) (not patented) and diploid 99-59-39 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new cultivar, ‘Hort4337’, is characterised by having cones which are mid-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron BEATSON
  • Publication number: 20180324994
    Abstract: A new and distinct aroma variety of hop, Humulus lupulus L., named ‘74/134’ is characterized by high yield and intense, distinguishable fruity (passion fruit, mango, melon, lemon grass, and menthol) aroma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Andreja Cerenak, Monika Oset Luskar, Sebastjan Radisek, Iztok Joze Kosir
  • Publication number: 20180235128
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘J-007’ is disclosed. ‘J-007’ is characterized principally as to having a unique aroma, resistance to powdery mildew, compact laterals with a prolific cone set, and above average yield as compared with other aroma varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: Nathan Jackson
  • Patent number: PP29829
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 520’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 520’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP29850
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 682’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 682’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP29894
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 522’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 522’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP30019
    Abstract: A new and distinct aroma variety of hop, Humulus lupulus L., named ‘74/134’ is characterized by high yield and intense, distinguishable fruity (passion fruit, mango, melon, lemon grass, and menthol) aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: INSTITUT ZA HMELJARSTVO IN PIVOVARSTVO SLOVENIJE
    Inventors: Andreja {hacek over (C)}erenak, Monika Oset Luskar, Sebastjan Radi{hacek over (s)}ek, Iztok Jo{hacek over (z)}e Ko{hacek over (s)}ir
  • Patent number: PP30067
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical plant shape, large bracts, and a fruity, tropical fruit flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Patent number: PP30306
    Abstract: ‘BRU-1’ is a new hop plant notable for its abundant, dense cones and distinct aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Topp Hop Ranch, LLC
    Inventor: Reggie Brulotte
  • Patent number: PP30474
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing the ‘Southern Cross’ (not patented) and 99-63-31 (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort0605’, is characterised by its late maturing and high alpha acid content and low cohumulone content. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Patent number: PP30764
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 692’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 692’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP30892
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 644’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 644’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP30937
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘J-007’ is disclosed. ‘J-007’ is characterized principally as to having a unique aroma, resistance to powdery mildew, compact laterals with a prolific cone set, and above average yield as compared with other aroma varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: JACKSON HOP, LLC
    Inventor: Nathan Jackson
  • Patent number: PP31042
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hop plant cultivar named ‘OR91331’ is disclosed, characterized by having an early mature date, resistance to downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli [Miyabe & Takah.] G. W. Wilson) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera macularis [Wallr.] U. Braun & S. Takam); vigorous with high yield potential; high alpha acids; high oil content; and high amounts of some essential oil components implicated in driving beer flavor and aroma such as myrcene, cymene, methyl heptanoate, linalool, citronellol, and terpineol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend
  • Patent number: PP31204
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 638’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 638’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, especially in the brewing of beer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP31477
    Abstract: A new humulus plant named ‘Kriya’ is disclosed. The leaves of this new humulus plant contain a cannabinoid level of ˜15-23 mg/g and the inflorescence of this new humulus plant contain a cannabionoid level of ˜124-142 mg/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: BOMI, LLC
    Inventor: Bomi Joseph
  • Patent number: PP31615
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 586’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 586’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP31616
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 353’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 353’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP31662
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 630’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 630’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP31852
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing ‘Hersbrucker Pure’ (seed parent) (not patented) and 97.72-09 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort9909’, is characterised by its cones maturing mid-season and having medium Alpha Acid and low cohumulone content. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Patent number: PP31853
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing tetraploid 00.L125-09 (seed parent) (not patented) and diploid 99-59-39 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new cultivar, ‘Hort4337’, is characterised by having cones which are mid-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Patent number: PP32140
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical to club plant shape, an alpha acid content of 8.3%, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.58, and a citrus flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto, Seigi Kuji
  • Patent number: PP33017
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 637’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 637’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • Patent number: PP33841
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 695’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 695’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Patent number: PP33944
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing ‘Cascade’ (seed parent; not patented) and tetraploid male selection 00.L123-168 (not patented). The new cultivar, ‘NZH063’, is characterised by having cones which are late-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Patent number: PP33966
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing ‘Hersbrucker Pure’ (seed parent; not patented) and tetraploid selection 00.L123-168 (pollen parent; not patented). The new cultivar, ‘NZH131’, is characterised by having cones which are mid-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Patent number: PP34075
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘CV12’ is disclosed. ‘CV12’ is notable for its increased cone size, relatively high myrcene content and unique spicey, piney, citrus aroma profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: Douglas W. Drury
  • Patent number: PP34627
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘ADHA 1940’ is disclosed. ‘ADHA 1940’ is used in brewing for its unique noble-like aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Association for the Development of Hop Agronomy LLC
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, James F. Boyd
  • Patent number: PP34688
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 735’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 735’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Patent number: PP34781
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant cultivar named ‘IH101033’ is disclosed, characterized by having an early maturity date in Oregon's Willamette Valley; tolerance to downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli [Miyabe & Takah.] G. W. Wilson); vigor with potentially high yield; low alpha acids content; typically high beta acids content; low total essential oil content; and unique amounts of 19 essential oil components implicated in beer flavor and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Indie Hops, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend
  • Patent number: PP34956
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 1019’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 1019’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P., Scott Herzog
  • Patent number: PP34982
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 843’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 843’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Patent number: PP35570
    Abstract: ‘YQH-1320 EXP’ is a new hop plant notable for its abundant cones, tolerance to heat, and tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventor: Tim Sattler
  • Patent number: PP35580
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant cultivar named ‘IH13022’ is disclosed, characterized by its maturity date, tolerance to downy mildew, yield, essential oil content, alpha acid content, and beta acid content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Indie Hops, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend