Hop: Hallertauer Taurus

Description

Hallertauer Taurus was bred in Hüll, Germany and released in 1995 at the Hop Research Center. This is a high alpha acid variety with a clean and crisp bitterness.

General Information

Aliases German Taurus, Taurus
Profile Pepper, lime, currant, spicy, chocolate and bananas.
Country Germany
Substitutes Herkules, Magnum, Merkur
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1260 - 1420 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 60 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Oktoberfest, Schwarzbier
Resistant Verticillium wilt
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew, aphid

Acids

Alpha Acid 12.0 - 17.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 25.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.9 - 1.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0%
Humulene 30.0 - 31.0%
Caryophyllene 8.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 1.0 - 1.5%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Medium size with moderate density
Maturity Late
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Hallertauer Taurus Aroma/Flavor Profile

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Last Updated
  • 2020-11-22 12:46:48
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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.
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