German Magnum
Pedigree Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll (Germany)
Maturity Late
Yield 1,900 - 2,100 kg/ha or 1,340 - 1,700 lb/ac
Growth Habit Aerage
Disease Reaction Good resistance to wilt and peronospora, low resistance to powdery mildew
Pickability Below average
Drying/Baling OK
Cone Structure Large cone
Quality
Luplin Plentiful
Aroma No real distinct aroma character, so is viewed favorably as a clean bittering hop
Alpha Acids 12.0 - 14.0% w/w
Beta Acids 4.5 - 5.0% w/w
Co-Humulone 24 - 25% of alpha acids
Storageability Very good
Total Oil 1.9 - 2.3 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 30 - 35% of whole oil
Humulene 34 - 40% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 8 - 12% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception This high-alpha variety is a very promising new breed from the Hop Research Institution in Hüll with good resistance characteristics, high yield and good growth.
Possible Substitutions Taurus, Columbus, Nugget
Beer Styles Lagers, Pilsner types, Stout. Typically base bitterness in lager beers (commonly used as a first hop addition)
Other Information Hallertau Magnum is the second largest hop variety and the main high alpha variety grown in Germany