Any hop recommendations for a single hop PA out of these options

I'm about to brew an American Pale Ale or Pale Ale. I'm only considering a single hop on this time around. Any recommendation out of these options listed below? It’s what I have left. I'd love to go a little experimental. But I know some can lack a bit of complexity for single hop ale.

  • Saaz
  • Huell Melon
  • Polaris
  • Columbus/Tomahawk
  • Azacca
  • Centennial
  • Hallertau Blanc
  • Jester

Topic pale hops ale homebrew

Category Mac


If I were to choose only one hop for an APA, it would be Centennial, similar to other hops specifically used for an APA, a little less “grapefruit” notes then Cascade, but still fruity with some pine notes with a clean finish. This one will work and you’ll be pleased with the results.


For an American Pale Ale, I'd stick with American hops.

Saaz is the classic Czech Pilsner hop, Hallertau is a German noble hop. If you use those, you may end up with something between a Pale Ale and a Czech or German Pilsner respectively.

I just had a Azacca SMASH and that was great, so my personal favorite would be an Azacca pale ale.

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