Altus™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Altus™ was developed by Hopsteiner with lineage of Apollo™ and Target. Teamed with high alpha and oil content, makes Altus™ a great dual use hop.

Altus™ was named after the Latin adjective Altum; meaning high, elevated or a level above.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Altus, the best alternative is Apollo™.

At A Glance

Profile Spicy, resinous, tangerine, dank, herbal, grassy.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 15.0 - 18.5%
Substitutes Apollo™
Beer Styles Mexican Lager, IPA

General Information

Country United States
Alias Experimental #07270

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 15.0 - 18.5%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 5.2%
Cohumulone 26.0 - 29.0%
Total Oil 3.0 - 4.4%
Myrcene 46.5%
Humulene 18.1%
Caryophyllene 9.8%
Farnesene 0.10 - 0.30%
Linalool 0.9 - 1.2%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2855 - 3100 lbs/acre
Resistant Powdery mildew
Cones Large and high chemical components.

Altus Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-18 10:56:47
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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.