Meridian® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Meridian® is grown in the Willamette Valley, processed by Indie Hops Flavor Project, and had more wide release in 2015. The hop was propagated accidentally when found mixed in with USDA Columbia.

Meridian pairs well with other hops in that it brings out and accents the profile of those hops.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Meridian, the best alternatives are Centennial, Citra®, or Glacier.

At A Glance

Profile Lemon, boysenberry, sassafras, sweet tart, pineapple, hint of spearmint
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 5.0 - 6.5%
Substitutes Centennial, Citra®, Glacier
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, IPA, Belgian Ale

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.0 - 6.5%
Beta Acid 7.0 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 50.1%
Total Oil 1.1 - 1.6 ml/100g
Myrcene 40.0 - 84.4%
Humulene 9.0 - 17.6%
Caryophyllene 4.0 - 8.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Boysenberry Lemon Pineapple Sassafras Spearmint Sweet Tart
Beer Style
American Pale Ale Belgian Ales India Pale Ale
Last Updated
  • 2024-12-31 13:24:55
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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.