Akoya™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Akoya™ was bred by Hopsteiner Breeding Program and is cross between Zenith and a Hopsteiner male. Akoya™ is a classic aroma hop based on its herbal and spice profile.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Akoya, the best alternatives are Hallertauer Tradition, Northern Brewer, or Perle.

At A Glance

Profile Spice, green fruit, pepper, tea
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 9.0 - 10.0%
Substitutes Hallertauer Tradition, Northern Brewer, Perle
Beer Styles Alt, Pilsner, Helles, Lager, Kolsh, Golden Ale, Bitter, and English IPA.

General Information

Country Germany
Alias Experimental #99/268

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 9.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 27.0 - 30.0%
Total Oil 1.5 - 2.0 ml/100g
Humulene 0.37 - 0.40%
Linalool 0.6 - 0.8%
Total Polyphenols 4.0 - 5.0%
Xanthohumol 0.9 - 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Early
Tolerant Downy mildew, powdery mildew

Akoya Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Green Fruit Pepper Spicy Tea
Variety Name
Hallertauer Tradition Northern Brewer Perle Zenith
Beer Style
English India Pale Ale Helles Kolsch Lagers Pilsner
Usage
Aroma
Origin
Germany
Breeding/Supplier
Hopsteiner
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-08 11:29:19
Source(s)

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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.