Hop: Amethyst

Description

Amethyst was released from the Czech Republic and has Saaz heritage. Resistance to about all known diseases.

Best as an aroma hop being used in late additions and dry hopping.

General Information

Profile Wood, earth, spice, with hints of citrus.
Country Czechoslovakia
Substitutes Saaz
Purpose Aroma
Beer Styles Lager, Pale Ale, Stouts

Acids

Alpha Acid 2.0 -6.0%
Beta Acid 7.0 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 28.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.4 - 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 42.0%
Humulene 19.0%
Caryophyllene 6.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-17 14:16:59 (Added: 2020-11-17 14:16:59)
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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.
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