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Bianca

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About

Bianca (a.k.a. Bianco and Bianca Gold), with its lemon yellow color and red-brown to pink contrasting stem, is bred strictly as an ornamental hop. It must be grown in semi-shaded areas as its light leaves are subject to leaf burn in the sun. While not bred for commercial use, it is said that the cones can be used for flavoring if a Saazer-style aroma and taste is desired. Sunbeam, Bianca's half-sister has similar characteristics.

Recommended Beer Styles

LagerPilsnerBelgian Ale

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
≥30%
Humulene
≥25%
Caryophyllene
≥8%
Farnesene
≥13%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid7.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid3.4 - ?%
Co-Humulone20-28%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.6-1 mL/100g
HSI
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool