Styrian Dragon Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Styrian Dragon was bred and developed by the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing with American and European germplasm. Considered an aroma variety due to the huge citrus it brings down on the sense.

At A Glance

Profile Floral, grapefruit, lemon, berry, rose, and passion fruit.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 11.0%
Beer Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

General Information

Country Slovenia
Aliases HPP9001-01, Dragon
Storage Stability
Very good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 11.0%
Beta Acid 7.5 - 8.5%
Cohumulone 22.0 - 24.0%
Total Oil 1.5 - 2.1 ml/100g
Myrcene 58.0 - 63.0%
Humulene 21.9 - 32.8%
Caryophyllene 12.0 - 16.5%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Early
Tolerant Downy Mildew, Verticillum Wilt
Cones Narrow ovate, ~26mm length.
Last Updated
  • 2020-12-13 10:08:27
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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.