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| Pedigree |
A close descendant of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh bred for disease resistance and higher yields at the Hüll Hop Research Institute in Germany. |
| Maturity |
Medium early |
| Yield |
1,750 - 2,000 kg./ha. or 1,560 - 1,780 lb./ac. |
| Growth Habit |
Vigorous grower with long laterals |
| Disease Reaction |
Resistant to both Verticillium wilt and downy mildew. |
| Pickability |
Good |
| Drying/Baling |
No problems |
| Cone Structure |
Medium sized, quite tight cone. |
| Quality |
| Luplin |
Moderate amount, pale yellow in color. |
| Aroma |
Very fine and similar to H. Mittelfrüh |
| Alpha Acids |
5.0 - 7.0% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
4.0 - 5.0% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
27 - 29% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
Very good |
| Total Oil |
1.0 - 1.4 mls/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
20 - 25% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
45 - 55% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
10 - 15% of whole oil |
| Farnesene |
<1% of whole oil |
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| General Trade Perception |
Only recently released so too early for general consensus. Bred to replace Hallertau Mittelfrüh in German growing areas. |
| Possible Substitutions |
Liberty, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Ultra |
| Beer Styles |
Lager, Pilsner, Bock, maybe Weizen |
| Other Information |
Released in 1991 and undergoing expansion in German growing areas. |