Category: Production
Hop Variety – \Rakau
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Fresh orchard fruits, specifically apricot, with some resinous, pine needle characteristics
Alpha Acids: 10.0 – 11.0%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 24% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 2.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 56% of total oil
Humulene: 16.3% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5.2% of total oil
Farnesene: 4.5% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Well suited for new world styles where brash fruity character and big, but well constructed, bitterness are desired
Possible Substitutions: Amarillo®, Summit™
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, ESB, Lager, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Released from the New Zealand Hop breeding program
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Hop Variety – Pacifica
Pedigree: Open pollination of Hallertau mf.
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Classic Hallertau character with some citrus and floral notes
Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 6.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 25% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 12.5% of total oil
Humulene: 50.9% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 16.7% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A blend of old-world and new-world tastes for application in a variety of beer styles
Possible Substitutions: Hallertau mf.
Typical Beer Styles: IPA, Lager, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Late additions bring characteristics of orange marmalade, while early additions yield soft, yet solid bittering qualities
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Hop Variety – Pacific Jade
Pedigree: Cross of New Zealand First Choice (relative of Late Cluster) and an Old Line Saazer male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Bold, herbal aromas with hints of fresh citrus and crushed black pepper
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids: 7.0 – 8.0%
Co-Humulone: 24% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 33.3% of total oil
Humulene: 32.9% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10.2% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Delivers soft bitterness with desirable aroma; well suited for “up-front” additions in dry Lager styles
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Lager
Additional Information: Released from the New Zealand Hop Research Program by Hort Research Centre Riwaka in 2004
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Hop Variety – Pacific Gem
Pedigree: New Zealand “Smoothcone” and Californian Late Cluster x Fuggle
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: distinct characteristics – some brewers have noted blackberry and floral, or oak, tones
Alpha Acids: 13.5 – 15.0%
Beta Acids: 7.0 – 9.0%
Co-Humulone: 37 – 40% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 33.3% of total oil
Humulene: 29.9% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 11.0% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Unlike other high alpha hops, Pacific Gem does not carry a punchy aroma
Possible Substitutions: Galena
Typical Beer Styles: Lager
Additional Information: Developed through the New Zealand Hort Research Institute and released in 1987
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Hop Variety – Nelson Sauvin
Pedigree: Cross between New Zealand “Smoothcone” and a selected New Zealand male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Distinct cool climate and white wine “fruitiness” with fresh crushed gooseberry and grape
infused flavors
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 13.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 8.0%
Co-Humulone: 24% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.1 mL/ 100g
Myrcene: 22.2% of total oil
Humulene: 36.4% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10.7% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An excellent dual purpose hop that can be used to produce a punch or subtle bittering qualities
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Pale Ale, American-style India Pale Ale, Super Premium
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Hop Variety – Motueka
Pedigree: Cross between 2/3 New Zealand breeding selection and 1/3 Saazer parentage
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Lively lemon and lime tones with hints of tropical fruit
Alpha Acids: 6.5 – 8.5%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 29% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.8 mL/ 100g
Myrcene: 47.7% of total oil
Humulene: 3.6% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 2.0% of total oil
Farnesene: 12.2% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An excellent variety for single hop bills with multiple applications
Possible Substitutions: Saaz, Sterling
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Pilsner, Lager
Additional Information: Offers unique aroma and flavor from first kettle additions through dry hopping
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Hop Variety – Green Bullet
Pedigree: Open cross pollination of the New Zealand “Smoothcone” variety
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Subtle spiciness
Alpha Acids: 11.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids: 6.5 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 41 – 43% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.1 mL/100g
Myrcene: 38.3% of total oil
Humulene: 28.2% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9.2% of total oil
Farnesene: 0.3% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Typically used in Lagers, but carries the Styrian characteristic of subtle spiciness that is perfect for a Stout; works well when included with finishing varieties such as Fuggle and Willamette
Typical Beer Styles: Bitter, Lager, Dry Stout
Additional Information: Contains high levels of oil that compliment and balance the very traditional resinous hop character
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Hop Variety – Dr. Rudi
Pedigree: Derived from New Zealand Smoothcone
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Fresh citrus peel, pine and lemongrass flavors
Alpha Acids: 10 – 12%
Beta Acids: 7 – 8.5%
Co-Humulone: 33 – 36% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.3 mL/100g
Myrcene: 29.2% of total oil
Humulene: 33.2% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10.1% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Delivers a quality, crisp, bitter edge with fine aroma characteristics; often used to balance regional ales and lagers
Possible Substitutions: Unknown
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Lager
Additional Information: Formerly known as Super Alpha
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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