Delta™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Delta™ was bred at the Hopsteiner Breeding Program and released in 2009. Bred from Fuggle and a male derived from Cascade. Was developed to be a replacement for Willamette, Delta™ has improved disease resistance and yield that give it an edge.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Delta, the best alternatives are Fuggle or Willamette.

At A Glance

Profile Spice, earth, ginger, citrus
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 5.5 - 7.0%
Substitutes Fuggle, Willamette
Beer Styles ESB, American Pale Ale, IPA

General Information

Country United States
Aliases Super Willamette, Hopsteiner 04188
Storage Stability
Retains 80 - 90% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.5 - 7.0%
Beta Acid 5.5 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 22.0 - 24.0%
Total Oil 0.5 - 1.1 ml/100g
Myrcene 25.0 - 40.0%
Humulene 25.0 - 35.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0 - 15.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1400 - 1800 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew

Delta Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-17 19:40:58
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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.