Topaz is a relatively new Australian hop. It has a high alpha content, but its cohumulone is high as well and there isn't a lot of information on it other than that. After a small test batch, it is clear this is a nice hop and the cohumulone isn't as high as reported. Its bitterness is reasonably smooth compared to many other hops and it is full of flavour. For example, I found the bitterness smoother than Cascade is when it is used for bittering.

The dominating flavour from this hop is citrus...
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