Hallertauer Tradition Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Hallertauer Tradition is a German hop that is great for German style beers. Originally bred because of it's resistance to disease at the Hüll Hop Research Institute in Germany in 1993. Heritage of Hallertau, Saaz and unknown varieties.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Hallertauer Tradition, the best alternatives are Hallertau, Liberty, or Ultra.

At A Glance

Profile Herbal (tea, spicy, and lavender) with clean floral. Hints of orange.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 4.0 - 7.0%
Substitutes Hallertau, Liberty, Ultra
Pairs with Crystal, Saaz, Sterling
Beer Styles Hefewizen, Weissbier, Pilsner, Bock

General Information

Country Germany
Aliases Tradition, German Tradition, H Tradition
Storage Stability
Retains 65 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 4.0 - 7.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 23.0 - 29.0%
Total Oil 1.0 - 1.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 20.0 - 25.0%
Humulene 40.0 - 55.0%
Caryophyllene 10.0 - 15.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1390 - 1580 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Resistant Verticillium wilt, downy mildew, powdery mildew
Susceptible Aphid
Growth Rate High
Cones Medium size with compact density
Ease of Harvest Difficult
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium green
Side Arm Length 12" - 30"

Hallertauer Tradition Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Lavender Orange Spicy Tea
Variety Name
Crystal Hallertau Liberty Saaz Sterling Ultra
Beer Style
Bock Hefewizen Pilsner Weissbier
Usage
Aroma
Origin
Germany
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-22 12:48:31
Source(s)

Hops Catalog

Navigating This Profile
  • The Stats: Use the Purpose and Alpha % to understand the hop's bitterness and aromatic strength.
  • Discovery Tags: Scroll down to find clickable tags for Flavor, Origin, and Usage.
  • The Network: Click any tag (like #Citrus or #New Zealand) to instantly view every other hop in our catalog that shares that trait.
Discovery Tag Spotlight

  • #Noble (Classics)

    Back to the roots. European "Noble" hops are the elegant, low-bitterness varieties that defined Pilsners and Lagers for centuries. Explore the spicy, floral heritage of the Old World. Explore #Noble Hops!
Recently added hops
Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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.