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Magnum

BitteringHigh AlphaGermany
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About

Magnum is fast becoming a brewing favorite in Europe and towards being one of the most widely grown high alpha varieties in the US. Used predominately as a base bittering hop it features an exceptional growth rate, yield and superlative storage stability and is said to result in squeaky clean bitterness and subtle citrus-like flavors.

Origin

Bred at Hop Research Institute in Hull, Germany and registered in 1993. It is the daughter to Galena and a male German hop.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

Clean BitternessFloralHerbalPineCitrus (Slight)CitrusSpicyNutmegBlack PepperSubtle Citrus Flavors

Recommended Beer Styles

India PilsnerBelgian India Pale AleAmerican AleBlonde AlePale AleNut Brown AleDark AlePilsnerBright AleHefeweizen

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
30-35%
Humulene
34-40%
Caryophyllene
8-12%
Farnesene
0-1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid12.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid4.5 - 5.5%
Co-Humulone24-25%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.9-2.3 mL/100g
HSI0.18
Flavor Intensity8/10
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityRetains 80%-85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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