German Tradition
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
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.