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Breeding/Development: Germany. An offspring of Brewer’s Gold with some ancestry from an American wild hop, this English-bred high alpha variety later found favor and acreage all over the world. In Germany it’s known primarily as a bittering hop. Brewing Application: Dual purpose. German-grown Northern Brewer has a more “noble” and less pungent profile than when grown elsewhere, which makes it suited to a variety of traditional European styles where a strong or “American” hop signature may not be appropriate - German lagers, Belgian and Trappist ales, farmhouse-style beers. Sensory: Predominantly spicy with an undercurrent of woods and wild fruit, suggestive of its Brewer’s Gold parentage. Overall balanced with lasting flavor that reads as simply “hoppy” - not as outright woodsy and bright as US-grown Northern Brewer. Brewing Application: Dual purpose. German-grown Northern Brewer has a more “noble” and less pungent profile than when grown elsewhere, which makes...

Breeding/Development: Germany. An offspring of Brewer’s Gold with some ancestry from an American wild hop, this English-bred high alpha variety later found favor and acreage all over the world. In Germany it’s known primarily as a bittering hop. Brewing Application: Dual purpose. German-grown Northern Brewer has a more “noble” and less pungent profile than when grown elsewhere, which makes it suited to a variety of traditional European styles where a strong or “American” hop signature may not be appropriate - German lagers, Belgian and Trappist ales, farmhouse-style beers. Sensory: Predominantly spicy with an undercurrent of woods and wild fruit, suggestive of its Brewer’s Gold parentage. Overall balanced with lasting flavor that reads as simply “hoppy” - not as outright woodsy and bright as US-grown Northern Brewer.

Opal is a hop variety from the German research center Hüll and was released together with Esmarald and saphir in 2000. Possibly its green-bluish color inspired the naming for the jewel "Opal". Developed by the Hull Hops Research Institute in Germany, Opal hops feature a clean aroma and flavor profile of spice and citrus with a hint of sweetness. It was released to the brewing world in 2004 and is considered useful for both aroma and bittering. Characteristics Flavors of spice and citrus, slight sweetness Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid Composition 13%-14% Beta Acid Composition 3.5%-5.5% Co-Humulone Composition 28%-34% Country Germany Cone Size Cone Density Seasonal Maturity Early to mid Yield Amount 1600-1650 kg/hectare (1420-1470 lbs/acre) Growth Rate Moderate Resistant to Resistant to wilt, downy mildew and powdery mildew Susceptible to Storability Retains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) Ease of Harvest Difficult Total Oil Composition 0.8-1.3 mL/100g...

Opal is a hop variety from the German research center Hüll and was released together with Esmarald and saphir in 2000. Possibly its green-bluish color inspired the naming for the jewel "Opal". Developed by the Hull Hops Research Institute in Germany, Opal hops feature a clean aroma and flavor profile of spice and citrus with a hint of sweetness. It was released to the brewing world in 2004 and is considered useful for both aroma and bittering. Characteristics Flavors of spice and citrus, slight sweetness Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid Composition 13%-14% Beta Acid Composition 3.5%-5.5% Co-Humulone Composition 28%-34% Country Germany Cone Size Cone Density Seasonal Maturity Early to mid Yield Amount 1600-1650 kg/hectare (1420-1470 lbs/acre) Growth Rate Moderate Resistant to Resistant to wilt, downy mildew and powdery mildew Susceptible to Storability Retains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) Ease of Harvest Difficult Total Oil Composition 0.8-1.3 mL/100g...

Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 1978, Perle is a descendant of Northern Brewer. It demonstrates good tolerance to most diseases, being grown in Germany and the United States. Aroma Profile Citrus, Earthy, Herbal, Spicy, Woody

Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 1978, Perle is a descendant of Northern Brewer. It demonstrates good tolerance to most diseases, being grown in Germany and the United States. Aroma Profile Citrus, Earthy, Herbal, Spicy, Woody

Breeding/Development: Germany. Bred at Hüll from English Northern Brewer stock, Perle became extremely popular with German growers and brewers after its release in 1978. Brewing Application: Aroma, but in an excellent year can have high enough alpha content for use as bittering as well. Its combination of delicacy and brightness go well with the clean flavors of European lagers and cold-fermented ales, as well as the yeast character of many Belgian beers. Some brewers also find nontraditional use for its flavors in blends for pale ale and other hoppy warm-fermented styles. Sensory: Lively and sweet with harmonized suggestions of fresh mint and spice in the nose. On the palate, Perle shows a complex mix of floral and spice with mild to medium intensity.

Hops German Saphir 1 oz A new breed of Hop that is starting to replace the Hallertauer Mittlefruh variety which has become more and more susceptible to disease and pests. Shares many of the Hallertauer Mittlefruh characteristics. German Saphir Hop Profile This fine aroma hop has developed quite the cult following since its release in 2002. Saphir's parents are two proprietary breeds from the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany. It is a noble-like variety with a low Cohumulone content (12-17% of AA) and mild bittering. It has a complex character that is a perfect balance between the spice, floral, and fruity elements sought after in German varieties. 2024 Saphir Stats: Lot: 24-V103045 Alpha Acids: 2.9% Saphir aroma: Juniper, lemongrass, bergamot, strawberry, and black tea Saphir Analytical Data Pedigree Bred at Hop Research Center in Hüll Germany Alpha Acids 2.0 - 4.5 % Beta Acids 4.0 - 7.0 % Cuhomulone (% of AA) 12.0 - 17.0 % Total Oils 0.8 - 1.4 ml/100g Myrcene (% of total oil)...

Smaragd is another interesting hop to come out of the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany. Bred with the purpose of creating a more disease resistant alternative to Hallertau Mittelfrüh, it was released for large-scale production in 2007. Meaning ‘emerald’ in German, Smaragd is a low acid, low cohumulone aroma hop with an interesting oil balance. Myrcene and farnesene make up the majority of its oil composition. Its aroma is predominantly fruity but with some floral elements as well. Its flavor profile has been described as spicy. Daughter of Hallertau Gold, Smaragd is a wonderful dual-purpose hop. Also Known As Emerald, German Emerald Characteristics Predominantly fruity aroma with bold floral notes, flavors of earth and spice Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid Composition 4%-6% Beta Acid Composition 3.5%-5.5% Co-Humulone Composition 13%-18% Country Germany Cone Size Cone Density Seasonal Maturity Mid to late Yield Amount 1850 kg/hectare (1651 lbs/acre) Growth Rate...