Medusa™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Medusa™ is from Colorado and New Mexico, grown Yakima, Washington.

At A Glance

Profile Guava, melon, apricot, citrus
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 3.5 - 5.0%
Beer Styles IPA, American Pale Ale

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.5 - 5.0%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 5.6%
Cohumulone 35.0%
Total Oil 0.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 48.8%
Humulene 18.0%
Caryophyllene 18.0%
Farnesene 2.2%
Linalool < 1.0%
B-Pinene < 1.0%
Geraniol < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Good
Maturity Early to middle
Growth Rate Vigorous

Medusa Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-05-14 22:39:59
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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.