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Premiant
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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