Lotus™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Lotus™ was bred by Hopsteiner. Lotus™ has lineage of Eastern Gold (50%), Apollo™ (25%), Cascade, and USDA 19058. A great aroma hop with strong orange, candied grape and tropical fruit.

At A Glance

Profile Orange, vanilla, berry, tropical fruits
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 13.0 - 17.0%

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 13.0 - 17.0%
Beta Acid 5.5 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 33.0 - 39.0%
Total Oil 1.5 - 2.5 ml/100g
Humulene 0.35 0.40%
Linalool 0.2 - 0.4%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2200 - 2600 lbs/hour
Maturity Late
Resistant Powdery mildew, aphid
Susceptible Downy mildew

Lotus Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-18 09:44:34
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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.