Hop Variety – Topaz

posted May 1st, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

Pedigree: Female tetraploid J78 and male 29-70-54
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Resinous, grassy tones with light tropical flavors
Alpha Acids: 13.7 – 17.7%
Beta Acids: 6.4 – 7.9%
Co-Humulone: 48 – 51% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.7 – 2.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 34 – 56% of total oil
Humulene: 8 – 13% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7 – 13% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil Selinene: 1 – 3% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Dry hopping produces resinous characteristics while tropical tones are found in higher gravity beers
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: High gravity beers
Additional Information: Bred by Hop Products Australia at the Rostrevor Breeding Garden Victoria in 1985