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About
Olympic has a complex lineage. Though its predominantly genetically derived from Brewer's Gold (3/4), it also owes its existence to Fuggle, East Kent Golding, a so-called 'Bavarian' seedling and a fifth, unknown variety. As a result, Olympic is a spicy and citrus laden hop. It's grown primarily in Washington State and was released in the mid 1980s. It enjoyed solid growth upon its release reaching around one percent of total US hops production in 1986. However by 1997 this figure had halved.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
CitrusSpicyNotes Of Spice And Citrus
Recommended Beer Styles
American LagerAmerican AlePale Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥40.8%
Humulene
≥12.2%
Caryophyllene
≥12%
Farnesene
≥0.9%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid10.6 - 13.8%
Beta Acid3.8 - 6.1%
Co-Humulone31-%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.86-2.55 mL/100g
HSI0.4
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 60% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)