Hop Variety – Opal

posted May 6th, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

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