Category: Hops
Hops types and varieties
Expert Topic Hop Variety – Hallertau Tradition
Pedigree: A cross between Hallertau Gold and 75/15/106M originating in Germany
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Medium intense floral and herbal (grassy) tones
Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 7.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 29% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.0 – 1.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 17 – 32% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 50% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10 – 15% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Imparts beer with a harmonic bitterness
Possible Substitutions: German Hallertau, Liberty
Typical Beer Styles: Bock, Lager, Pilsner, Weizen, Wheat
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany and registered in 1993
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Tettnang Tettnanger
Pedigree: Traditional German landrace variety
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild and pleasant with balanced earthy, herbal and floral aroma impressions
Alpha Acids: 3.0 – 6.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 29% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.5 – 0.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 35% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 11% of total oil
Farnesene: 16 – 24% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Traditional noble aroma hop
Possible Substitutions: German Hersbrucker, German Select, German Spalt, US Saaz
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Altbier, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Lambic, Pilsner, Weizen
Additional Information: Largely confined to the Tettnang area. A Saazer type.
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Taurus
Pedigree: Cross between 82/39/37 and 85/54/15M
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Strong noble characteristics
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 17.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 25% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.9 – 1.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 23 – 33% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 11% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A high alpha variety with noble, aromatic and bittering qualities
Possible Substitutions: Citra, German Tradition, Magnum
Typical Beer Styles: German-style Ales, Lager
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Spalt
Pedigree: Traditional German landrace variety selected and grown in the area of the same name
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild and herbal with spicy, floral and fruit tones
Alpha Acids: 2.5 – 5.5%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 29% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.5 – 0.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 35% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 13% of total oil
Farnesene: 12 – 18% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A traditional noble aroma hop with average bittering value and pleasant aroma
Possible Substitutions: German Select, Saaz, Tettnang
Typical Beer Styles: Altbier, Bock, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Pilsner
Additional Information: Only grown in the Spalt area on limited acreage
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Smaragd
Pedigree: Daughter of Hallertau Gold
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Predominantly fruity with strong floral and hop tones
Alpha Acids: 4.0 – 6.0%
Beta Acids: 3.5 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 13 – 18% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.7 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 30 – 50% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 14% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A fine aroma variety with high bittering value
Possible Substitutions: Unknown
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Altbier, Kölsch
Additional Information: German for “Emerald”
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Spalter Select
Pedigree: Bred from Hallertau Mittelfruh and Spalt
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Floral and fruit characteristics
Alpha Acids: 3.0 – 6.5%
Beta Acids: 2.5 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 21 – 27% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.6 – 0.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 10 – 22% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 4 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: 15 – 22% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Bred to be like the Spalt/Tettnang/Saaz group
Possible Substitutions: German Spalt, Hersbrucker, Saaz, Tettnang
Typical Beer Styles: Altbier, Kölsch, Lager
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany and released in 2001
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Saphir
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Distinct spicy, fruit and citrus (tangerine) tones
Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 4.5%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 12 – 17% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 14% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Good aroma variety with a distinct hoppy tang
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, German-style Lager, Pilsner, Witbier
Additional Information: Released in 2002 from the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Polaris
Pedigree: Hüll breeding line
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Intense floral and pleasant mint tones
Alpha Acids: 18.0 – 23.0%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 28% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 4.0 – 5.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~50% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 35% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 13% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A variety with bold taste and differentiating flavor
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles:
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 2012
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Perle (German)
Pedigree: Bred from English Northern Brewer
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: D elicate floral, fruit, spice and mint tones
Alpha Acids: 6.0 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 2.5 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 28 – 32% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.3 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 35% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 55% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10 – 20% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A highly acceptable aroma variety with balanced bittering characteristics
Possible Substitutions: Northern Brewer, US Perle
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Altbier, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Pale Ale, Pilsner, Porter, Stout, Weizen
Additional Information: Registered in 1978
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Opal
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Even dispersal of all aroma characteristics – fruity, floral, herbal and hoppy tones all appear
Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 8.0%
Beta Acids: 3.5 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 13.0 – 17.0% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.3 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 45% of total oil
Humulene: 30 – 50% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 15% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Good aroma type with average bitter value
Possible Substitutions: East Kent Golding, Styrian Golding, Tettnang
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Light Ales, Summer Ales, Wheat
Additional Information: Registered in 2001 and marketed since 2004
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Northern Brewery (Germany)
Pedigree: A cross between an American wild hop and and an English male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Medium intense herbal and floral tones
Alpha Acids: 7.0 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 3.5 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 27 – 33% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.6 – 2.1 mL/ 100g
Myrcene: 25 – 45% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 50% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10 – 20% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A true dual purpose hop
Possible Substitutions: Chinook, Columbus, Galena, German Brewer’s Gold, Magnum, US Northern Brewer
Typical Beer Styles: Bitter, ESB, Lager, English-style Pale Ale, Porter
Additional Information: Bred in England and later grown in Belgium, Spain, Germany and the United States
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Merkur
Pedigree: Cross between Hallertau Magnum and 81/8/13
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Strong earthy, floral and citrus impressions
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 15.0%
Beta Acids: 3.5 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 16 – 20% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 2.2 – 2.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25 – 35% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 50% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 15% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: High alpha variety with high bitter value, good aroma, strong storage stability and low co-humulone
Possible Substitutions: Magnum, German Taurus, German Tradition
Typical Beer Styles: Lager
Additional Information: The first mildew-resistant variety from the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Mandarina Bavaria
Pedigree: Daughter of Cascade
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Distinct tangerine and citrus flavors
Alpha Acids: 7.0 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 6.5%
Co-Humulone: 31 – 35% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: ~2.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~71% of total oil
Humulene: 5 – 15% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 1 – 5% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Displays a pleasant fruitiness in finished beers
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: Unknown
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 2012
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Magnum (German)
Pedigree: Daughter of US Galena
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: A delicate aroma with inclinations towards floral and fruit flavorings and a prevalent hoppy tang
Alpha Acids: 11.0 – 16.0%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 21 – 29% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.6 – 2.6 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 45% of total oil
Humulene: 30 – 45% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 13% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A high alpha variety with good yields and disease resistance
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Stout
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Hüll Melon
Pedigree: Daughter of Cascade
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: fruit characteristics including honeydew melon and strawberry flavors
Alpha Acids: 6.9 – 7.5%
Beta Acids: 7.3 – 7.9%
Co-Humulone: 25 – 30% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: ~0.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~36% of total oil
Humulene: 10 – 20% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An excellent consideration for varieties that are not necessarily associated with typical hop flavors
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: Unknown
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 2012
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Hersbrucker
Pedigree: Traditional landrace variety selected in the Hersbruck area
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild herbal and floral characteristics with fruity overtones
Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.0%
Beta Acids: 2.5 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 18 – 25% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.3 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~12.7% of total oil
Humulene: ~32.4% of total oil
Caryophyllene:~13.6% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A delicate aroma hop used mainly in Lager type beers
Possible Substitutions: French Strisselspalt, Mt. Hood
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Bock, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Pilsner, Weizen Bock, Wheat
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Herkules
Pedigree: Cross between Hallertau Taurus and a powdery mildew resistant Hüll male breeding line
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Spicy, floral and hop notes with hints of pine, black pepper and melon
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 17.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 32 – 38% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.6 – 2.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 30 – 45% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7 – 12% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Imparts robust, hoppy tang flavors
Possible Substitutions: High alpha hop varieties
Typical Beer Styles: Altbier, German-style Lagers, Pilsner
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany and released in 2005
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Hallertau Mittelfrüh
Pedigree: Traditional Hallertau variety
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild, yet spicy, with floral and citrus tones
Alpha Acids: 3.0 – 5.5%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 18 – 28% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.3 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~15.5% of total oil
Humulene: ~55.1% of total oil
Caryophyllene: ~14.6% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: The classic German aroma hop associated with Bavarian-style lager beers and distinguished by an intense, pleasantly harmonic bitterness
Possible Substitutions: Liberty, German Tradition, Vanguard
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Altbier, Helles, Lager, Lambic, Kölsch, Pilsner, Wheat, Weizen
Additional Information: At one time, the major Hallertau landrace variety with a highly acclaimed aroma profile
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Brewer’s Gold (Germany)
Pedigree: Open pollination of a wild Manitoba hop
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Blackcurrant, fruit and spice characteristics
Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 9.0%
Beta Acids: 2.5 – 3.5%
Co-Humulone: 40 – 48% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.8 – 2.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~38.5% of total oil
Humulene: ~30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: ~7.3% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Has a high resin content and gives a well balanced bitterness which is ideal for late hop additions in lager beers
Possible Substitutions: Galena, Northdown, Northern Brewer
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Bière de Garde, Lambic, Lager, Saison
Additional Information: Originally bred in the UK by professor E.S. Salmon and released in 1934
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Triskel
Pedigree: Cross between French Strisselspalt and a male plant of the English Yeoman variety
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Strong floral, fruit and citrus characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 9.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 4.7%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 23%
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~60% of total oil
Humulene: ~13.5% of total oil
Caryophyllene: ~6.1% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Contains many of the same characteristics as Strisselspalt, but with a more pronounced flavor profile
Possible Substitutions: Ahtanum, Centennial, Chinook, Simcoe
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Lager, IPA, Pale Ale, Pilsner, Wheat
Additional Information: Developed in 2006
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Strisselspalt
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Very fine spicy, herbal, floral, lemon and fruit characteristics
Alpha Acids: 1.8 – 2.5%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 23% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.6 – 0.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 35 – 52% of total oil
Humulene: 12 – 21% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Globally accepted as a good aroma hop with similar characteristics to Hersbrucker
Possible Substitutions: Crystal, Mt. Hood, Liberty, Hersbrucker
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Bière de Garde, Lager, Pilsner, Saison, Wheat
Additional Information: From the Alsace area of France, near Strasbourg
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Aramis
Pedigree: Derived from Strisselspalt
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Very fine spice and herbal notes with subtle citrus characteristics
Alpha Acids: 7.9 – 8.3%
Beta Acids: 3.8 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: ~42% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.2 – 1.6 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~40% of total oil
Humulene: ~21% of total oil
Caryophyllene: ~7.4% of total oil
Farnesene: 2 – 4% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Closely resembling Strisselspalt, but with higher oil and alpha content
Possible Substitutions: Centennial, Chinook, Hallertau Mittelfruh, Tettnang
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Bière de Garde, Lager, Pilsner, Saison
Additional Information: The first variety from the Comptoir Agricole breeding program
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Saaz
Pedigree: A Czech landrace variety
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Very mild, with pleasant earthy, herbal and floral overtones
Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.0%
Beta Acids: 7.0 – 8.0%
Co-Humulone: 23 – 28 % of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.4 – 1.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~42% of total oil
Humulene: ~19% of total oil
Caryophyllene: ~6% of total oil
Farnesene: ~15% of total oil
Selinene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: The classic “noble” aroma hop with long and strong traditions, often associated with the renowned Pilsner Lager
Possible Substitutions: Polish Lublin, Saaz, Sterling
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Lager, Lambic, Pilsner
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Expert Topic Hop Variety – Amarillo
Pedigree: Privately grown and registered
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Floral, tropical and citrus (lemon, orange &grapefruit) characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 11.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 21 – 24% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Good
Total Oil: 1.5 – 1.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 68 – 70% of total oil
Humulene: 9 – 11% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 2 – 4% of total oil
Farnesene: 2 – 4% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Viewed as a Cascade type
Possible Substitutions: Ahtanum, Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, IPA, Imperial IPA
Additional Information: Limited acreage and availability
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