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Agnus
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About
Agnus is the first high-alpha bittering hop to come out of the Czech Republic. It's name is derived from Czech hop breeder Frantisek Beranek, who's surname translated into Latin is Agnum - or Lamb in English. Registered in 2000 and released the following year, Agnus is a bittering hop with strong spicy and herbal notes and has been compared by some to Nugget and Magnum.
Origin
Agnus hops were bred from a number of varieties including Bor, Fuggles, Northern Brewer, Saaz and Sladek. Released in 2001 from the Czech Republic
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
LavenderLovageLeatherTobaccoCitrusFloralSpicy
Recommended Beer Styles
Czech PilsnerGerman LagerPale Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
40-55%
Humulene
15-20%
Caryophyllene
8-10%
Farnesene
≥1%
Linalool
0.4-0.8%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid9.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 6.5%
Co-Humulone4-6.5%
Technical Details
Total Oil2-3 mL/100g
HSI0.7
Flavor Intensity8/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityFair to poor