Smaragd was bred by the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany, having lineage of Hallertau Gold. Typical of German hop breeding, Smaragd was bred to be more disease resistant, in this case for Hallertau.
Smaragd is a great dual purpose due to high bittering and pleasant aroma characteristics.
Aliases | Emerald, German Emerald |
Profile | Fruity and bold floral aroma. Flavor of earth and spice. |
Country | Germany |
Substitutes | Opal |
Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
Yield | 1700 lbs/acre |
Storage | Retains 60 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
Beer Styles | Altbier, Kolsch |
Resistant | Verticillium wilt, downy mildew |
Tolerant | Aphid |
Susceptible | Powdery mildew |
Alpha Acid | 4.0 - 6.0% |
Beta Acid | 3.5 - 5.5% |
Cohumulone | 13.0 - 18.0% |
Total Oil | 0.7 - 1.7 ml/100g |
Myrcene | 20.0 - 40.0% |
Humulene | 30.0 - 50.0% |
Caryophyllene | 9.0 - 14.0% |
Farnesene | 1.0% |
Maturity | Middle to late |