Hallertau Traditional Hops German
Information
Hallertau (US) is definitely a tenacious, Bavarian-style hop. It long dominated its heritage region and is still in demand by craft brewers for Bavarian-style ales. As an American hop, it is outperformed by Mt. Hood and Liberty but is still holding its own. Its low alpha acids and high humulene contribute to a mild, flowery and delicately spicy aroma and flavor profile. The original German-grown Hallertau has long been the staple of German and European lagers.
Specifications
| Also Known As | US Hallertau |
| Characteristics | Flowery, delicately spicy |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 3.5%-5.5% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 3.5%-5.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 18-24% |
| Country | US |
| Cone Size | Small |
| Cone Density | Loose |
| Seasonal Maturity | Early |
| Yield Amount | 1900-1400 kg/hectare (1695-1240 lbs/acre) |
| Susceptible to | Necrotic ring-spot virus, downey mildew, verticillium wilt and insects |
| Storability | Retains 52%-58% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.6-1.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 35-44% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 30-38% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 10-12% |
| Farnesene Oil | < 1% |
| Substitutes | Mount Hood, Liberty, Crystal, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Hallertauer Tradition, Ultra |
| Style Guide | Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat Beer, Kölsch, Munich Helles, Belgian Ale, American Lager |