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: PP29576
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical plant shape, alpha acid content of 13.4% in dry matter, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.6, a content of cohumulone to alpha acids of 32%, and a flowery and fruity flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Patent number: PP29577
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 438’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 438’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • 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.