11-27-25 - Hop Sampler, NZ Pacific Sunrise, Strata, Comet

11-27-25 - Hop Sampler, NZ Pacific Sunrise, Strata, Comet

Author: James Spencer December 3, 2025 Duration: 1:01:37
For the 27th Hop Sampler, the usual suspects compare three deliciously fruity hops: NZ Pacific Sunrise, Strata, and Comet.

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