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Hallertau US
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About
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.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
FloweryDelicately SpicyNobleFloralSpicy (Slight)Slightly SpicyHerbalSpicy
Recommended Beer Styles
LagerPilsnerBockWheat BeerKölschMunich HellesBelgian AleAmerican Lager
Substitutes
Mount HoodLibertyCrystalHallertauer MittelfrühHallertauer TraditionUltraHallertau MittelfruhHallertau Tradition
Oil Composition
Myrcene
35-44%
Humulene
30-38%
Caryophyllene
10-12%
Farnesene
≥1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid3.5 - 5.5%
Beta Acid3.5 - 5.5%
Co-Humulone18-24%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.6-1 mL/100g
HSI0.45
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 52%-58% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)