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Merkur
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About
Merkur or Hallertau Merkur as it is sometimes known, is a high alpha bittering hop developed at the Hull Hops Research Institute in Germany. It was released in 2000. It's not all about bittering potential though; Merkur boasts high myrcene and humulene oil content giving it an earthy grounding and citrus zing. It works especially well in the early to mid-stages of brewing. Merkur is a descendant of Magnum.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
EarthySpicy BitternessCitrus ZingSugarPineappleMintCitrus
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
48-49%
Humulene
29-32%
Caryophyllene
8-9%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid12.0 - 16.2%
Beta Acid5.0 - 7.3%
Co-Humulone17.8-19%
Technical Details
Total Oil2.6-3 mL/100g
HSI0.35
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)