The hop formerly known as X06297 is now known as Lotus. Going back into the whole Biblical begat thing, Lotus has strains of Eastern Gold which is a Japanese variety of hop along with Apollo and Cascade and some Neomexicanus as well.
Per Hopsteiner, this variety boasts “waves of orange and vanilla followed by notes of candied grape and tropical fruit aromas.” I have not seen the hop promoted in any beers around Los Angeles but if I do, I will take a note and follow up on the blog. The fact that this hop got this far is an accomplishment, it remains to be seen if it will take off in the marketplace of IPAs.