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Orion

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaGermany
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About

The German Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany developed Orion hops sometime during the 1980s. It is the result of a cross between Perle and a German male.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

Spicy

Recommended Beer Styles

Helles

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
41-56%
Humulene
17-26%
Caryophyllene
7-13%
Farnesene
0-1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid8.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid4.9 - 5.7%
Co-Humulone25-29%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.8-2 mL/100g
HSI0.35
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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