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Lotus

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About

Lotus is a high-alpha aroma hop developed by Hopsteiner and released in 2020. It delivers intense orange citrus with a unique vanilla-cream character, often described as 'creamsicle'. Additional notes include tropical fruit and candied grape.

Origin

Released in 2020 by Hopsteiner.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

OrangeVanillaTropicalCreamsicleCandied Grape

Recommended Beer Styles

India Pale AleNew England IPAPale AleFruit Beer

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
55-65%
Humulene
5-10%
Caryophyllene
3-6%
Farnesene
0-1%
Linalool
0.6-1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid14.0 - 17.0%
Beta Acid5.0 - 6.0%
Co-Humulone24-28%

Technical Details

Total Oil2.5-3.5 mL/100g
HSI0.7
Flavor Intensity9/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityGood

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