Mandarina Bavaria Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Mandarina Bavaria is the definitive "New Era" German hop, symbolizing a revolutionary shift in Bavarian hop breeding toward highly expressive, fruit-centric profiles. Released in 2012 by the world-renowned Hüll Hop Research Center, this variety was developed from a lineage that includes Cascade, Hallertau Blanc, and Hüll Melon. While it draws influence from its American parentage, Mandarina Bavaria has been refined to thrive in the terroir of the Hallertau region. It is a variety that prioritizes aroma intensity and oil quality, making it a favorite for brewers who want to inject a bright, sunny citrus character into their beers while maintaining the clean, polished finish for which German hops are famous.

The sensory profile of Mandarina Bavaria is an explosion of sweet, sun-ripened citrus, characterized by a dominant, "citrus-grove" bouquet of tangerine, clementine, and zesty orange peel. This primary citrus drive is layered over a sophisticated secondary foundation of honeydew melon, lime, and a whisper of sweet tropical fruit. Unlike many high-myrcene hops that lean toward heavy pine or resin, Mandarina Bavaria remains remarkably bright and "fruit-clean," finishing with a subtle, high-quality herbal spice. When used in late additions or dry-hopping, it imparts a creamy, juicy mouthfeel and a persistent aroma of fresh citrus marmalade.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Mandarina Bavaria, the best alternatives are Cascade, Citra®, Hüll Melon, or Lemondrop™.

At A Glance

Profile Tangerine, Clementine, Orange Zest, Honeydew Melon, Lime, Tropical Fruit, Pine Resin
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 7.0 - 12.1%
Substitutes Cascade, Citra®, Hüll Melon, Lemondrop™
Pairs with Citra® (to push the profile toward tropical mango), Hüll Melon (for a fruit-salad sweetness), Polaris (to add a refreshing/minty cooling effect to the citrus)
Beer Styles India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Saison, Wheat Beer, Kölsch, Pilsner, Belgian Tripel

General Information

Country Germany
Storage Stability
Average

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 12.1%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 9.7%
Cohumulone 31.0 - 35.0%
Total Oil 0.8 - 2.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 33.0 - 71.0%
Humulene 5.0 - 15.0%
Caryophyllene 1.0 - 10.0%
Farnesene 1.0 - 3.3%
Linalool 0.1 - 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1,600 - 2,200 lbs/acre
Maturity Late Season
Resistant Downy Mildew (excellent), Powdery Mildew (excellent)
Tolerant Verticillium Wilt
Growth Rate High / Vigorous
Cones Medium to large, oval-to-conical in shape, and remarkably dense. The cones are a deep, vibrant green
Ease of Harvest Excellent; the bines are robust and well-suited for mechanical picking. The dense nature of the cone
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark Green
Side Arm Length 20" - 30" (medium to long)

Mandarina Bavaria Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Clementine Honeydew Melon Lime Orange Zest Pine Resin Tangerine Tropical Fruit
Variety Name
Cascade Citra Hallertau Blanc Hüll Melon Lemondrop Polaris
Beer Style
India Pale Ale Kölsch Pale Ale Pilsner Saison Tripel Wheat Beer
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
Germany
Breeding/Supplier
Hop Research Center
Last Updated
  • 2026-05-02 10:10:01
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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.