Azacca

Mango & Papaya with a Piney Backbone • Big Tropical Aroma

Azacca, named for the Haitian god of agriculture, was developed by the American Dwarf Hop Association and has become a go-to for brewers chasing ripe mango and papaya. Under the fruit sits a piney, citrusy structure that keeps tropical IPAs from tasting one-dimensional.

Alpha acids run around 15%, so it can pull double duty, but its oils reward late additions where the fruit stays vivid.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

• Ripe mango and papaya
• Bright orange citrus
• Pine and light spice
• Fresh tropical aroma

Brewing Applications

• American IPA
• New England / Hazy IPA
• Pale Ale
• Double IPA

Usage Recommendations

For a 5-gallon batch, add Azacca in the whirlpool below 180°F and in the dry hop. It pairs well with Citra, Mosaic, and Idaho 7, and single-hop Azacca pale ales show off its full range.

Specifications

• Alpha Acid: 15%
• Flavor Notes: Mango, papaya, citrus, pine
• Typical Use: Aroma / dual-purpose
• Common Additions: Whirlpool, dry hop
• Substitutes: Idaho 7, Mosaic, Strata
• Beer Styles: IPAs, hazy IPAs, pale ales