Hop Variety – Magnum (US)

Pedigree: Cross between Galena and a German male
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: No distinct aroma characteristics
Alpha Acids: 10.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 24 – 30% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Very Good
Total Oil: 1.9 – 3.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 35% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 40% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 12% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Generally accepted as a clean bittering hop for ales and lagers
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, German Magnum, Horizon, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Lager
Additional Information: Bred in 1980 at the German Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany

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