Back to Hops

Premiant

AromaHigh AlphaCzech Republic
Buy Premiant HopsAffiliate link — We may earn a commission

About

Premiant, meaning prized or prize-winning, is moderately bittering with a low cohumulone ratio. This makes it an ideal neutral bittering agent, especially for Pilsners. Released in 1996, it is a descendant of Northern Brewer and often employed by brewers in Belgian Pilsners and is also well suited to Belgian, French and German Ales as well. This versatility is perhaps one reason that breweries dabbling in Czech or Belgian styles have a strong preference for Premiant.

Origin

Released commercially in 1996 with Northern Brewer parentage

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

JasminePassoin FruitLavenderChocolateLemon GrassNeutral BitteringSlightly SpicyEarthyFloralHerbalLemongrassFruityLemonPleasantMild Spice

Recommended Beer Styles

PilsnerAlePale AleBelgian AlesBelgian Pilsners

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
35-50%
Humulene
25-35%
Caryophyllene
7-13%
Farnesene
1-1.5%
Linalool
0.4-0.7%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid8.0 - 12.5%
Beta Acid4.5 - 8.0%
Co-Humulone22-23%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.1-1.8 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity5/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityGood

External Resources