Hallertauer Taurus Hops: Profile & Substitutions

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.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Hallertauer Taurus, the best alternatives are Herkules, Magnum, or Merkur.

At A Glance

Profile Pepper, lime, currant, spicy, chocolate and bananas.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 12.0 - 17.0%
Substitutes Herkules, Magnum, Merkur
Beer Styles Oktoberfest, Schwarzbier

General Information

Country Germany
Aliases German Taurus, Taurus
Storage Stability
Retains 60 - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

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

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1260 - 1420 lbs/acre
Maturity Late
Resistant Verticillium wilt
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew, aphid
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Medium size with moderate density
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Hallertauer Taurus Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Banana Chocolate Currant Lime Pepper Spicy
Variety Name
Herkules Magnum Merkur
Beer Style
Oktoberfest Schwarzbier
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
Germany
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-22 12:46:48
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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.