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 (Added: 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.
Useful Links
- Hop Replacement Calculator - might be a bit outdated but useful for hops pre-2015.