Hops Absolute Oil

Humulus lupulus · Bitter Green Aromatic

Hops Absolute is a bitter, green, aromatic material solvent extracted from the strobiles (cones) of Humulus lupulus, from Germany. Best known for flavouring beer, this hops absolute has a sharp, slightly bitter, green-herbaceous character — a distinctive note for niche perfumery, used sparingly.

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Humulus lupulus

• Common Name: Hops

• Family: Cannabaceae

• Source: Strobiles (cones)

• Origin: Germany

• Processing Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)

• Colour / Consistency: Green to amber viscous liquid

Aroma Profile

Hops has a sharp, slightly bitter, green-herbaceous scent — a distinctive middle note used sparingly.

Blends beautifully with: Hops pairs with green, herb and citrus materials, including Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.

More Than Beer

Hops (Humulus lupulus), best known for flavouring beer, yields a sharp, green, aromatic absolute with a slightly bitter character. It is a distinctive niche-perfumery note, traditionally also associated with restful, calming use.

Harvesting & Extraction

Hops absolute is produced by solvent extraction of the cones, concentrating their green, aromatic fraction.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

• Niche perfumery — a sharp, green-bitter note used sparingly for character.

• Natural fragrance — a distinctive herbaceous note for niche compositions.

• Aromatherapy — a calming note traditionally associated with rest, used with care.

• Flavour-style work — a bitter-green note in professional compositions.

Related Oils You May Like

For more green, herbaceous and bitter materials, explore related absolutes: Green Tea Absolute, Oakmoss Absolute, Fir Balsam Absolute, and our pure floral absolutes.

Caution: Hops is traditionally sedative and may add to drowsiness, and it can irritate sensitive skin, so use sparingly, well diluted, and patch test. Absolutes are highly concentrated and contain trace extraction solvent, so always dilute well before use, patch test, and use externally only. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.

Technical Analysis

Key Constituents

Typical Composition · Qualitative

Hops is rich in myrcene, humulene and bitter acids. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

Safety Summary

• Hazards: Traditionally sedative; possible irritant.

• Contraindications: Use sparingly; dilute and patch test.

Technical Notes

• Cone absolute — Hops is a strobile (cone) absolute within the floral absolutes range.

• Batch documentation — Specification and batch documentation available on request.

Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hops absolute?
It is a sharp, green, aromatic material solvent extracted from the cones of Humulus lupulus (hops), from Germany.

What does hops absolute smell like?
Sharp, slightly bitter and green-herbaceous.

Any safety notes?
Hops is traditionally sedative and can irritate sensitive skin, so use sparingly and patch test.

What is it used for?
Niche perfumery, natural fragrance and careful aromatherapy.