Lemondrop™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Lemondrop™ was released by Hopsteiner in 2012, with lineage of Cascade and USDA 19058 male. The lemon profile of the hop is not just bright fresh fruit but a lemon drop candy.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Lemondrop, the best alternatives are Cascade, Centennial, or Mandarina Bavaria.

At A Glance

Profile Lemon, mint, green tea, light melon
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 5.0 - 7.0%
Substitutes Cascade, Centennial, Mandarina Bavaria
Pairs with Apollo™, Bravo™, Calypso™, Eureka!™
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, IPA, Wheat Ale

General Information

Country United States
Alias Experimental #01210

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.0 - 7.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 28.0 - 34.0%
Total Oil 1.5 - 2.0 ml/100g
Humulene 0.56 - 0.58%
Farnesene 6.0 - 7.0%
Linalool 0.4 - 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2450 - 2900 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew

Lemondrop Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-18 09:40:32
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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.