Banner Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Banner was bred from Brewers Gold in the 1980's via open pollination at the World Hop Cultivar Collection, Corvallis, Orego, OSU East Farm.

Due to mildew problems, Banner wasn't released until 1996 as Anheuser Busch showed interest. It didn't fair well in tests and was eventually dropped from testing.

Poor storage and mildew issues have kept this from being a viable hop.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Banner, the best alternatives are Aquila, Cluster, or Galena.

At A Glance

Profile Pleasant aroma characteristics.
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 8.4 - 13.0%
Substitutes Aquila, Cluster, Galena
Beer Styles American lager

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 43% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 8.4 - 13.0%
Beta Acid 5.3 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 34.0%
Total Oil 2.17 ml/100g
Myrcene 66.0%
Humulene 12.0%
Caryophyllene 8.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1800 lbs/acre
Maturity Early to medium
Tolerant Verticillium wilt
Susceptible Downy mildew
Growth Rate Moderate to high
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-10 16:13:53
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.