Contessa™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Contessa™ is a cross of Fuggle and a Cascade male by Hopsteiner. Contessa™ in spite of low alpha acid is considered a bitering hop due to noble hop-like makeup that lends a delicate and smooth bitterness. This is typical for hops with higher beta than alpha acids.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Contessa, the best alternatives are Delta™ or Willamette.

At A Glance

Profile Green tea, floral, light pear, lemongrass.
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 3.0 - 5.0%
Substitutes Delta™, Willamette
Beer Styles Lager, Pilsner

General Information

Country United States
Alias Experimental #04190

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.0 - 5.0%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 7.4%
Cohumulone 29.0 - 32.0%
Total Oil 0.8 - 1.9 ml/100g
Humulene 0.40 - 0.45%
Linalool 0.9 - 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1900 - 2100 kg/ha
Maturity Medium Early

Contessa Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-18 10:14:30
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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.