Hop: Contessa™
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.
General Information
| Alias | Experimental #04190 |
| Profile | Green tea, floral, light pear, lemongrass. |
| Country | United States |
| Substitutes | Delta™, Willamette |
| Purpose | Bittering |
| Yield | 1900 - 2100 kg/ha |
| Beer Styles | Lager, Pilsner |
Acids
| Alpha Acid | 3.0 - 5.0% |
| Beta Acid | 5.0 - 7.4% |
| Cohumulone | 29.0 - 32.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil | 0.8 - 1.9 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | N/A |
| Humulene | 0.40 - 0.45% |
| Caryophyllene | N/A |
| Farnesene | N/A |
| Linalool | 0.9 - 1.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Maturity | Medium Early |
Contessa Aroma/Flavor Profile
Last Updated
- 2020-11-18 10:14:30 (Added: 2020-11-18 10:14:30)
Source(s)
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.
Useful Links
- Hop Replacement Calculator - might be a bit outdated but useful for hops pre-2015.