Hydra™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Hydra™ was developed and released by Great Lakes Hops. Juicy hop that can be used in hop forward beers to compliment or as a focal point.

At A Glance

Profile Tangerine, Mandarin, Clementine, Orange Rind, Green Grape
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 10.5 - 13.7%
Beer Styles New England India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale

General Information

Country United States
Aliases GLH-74582, Befuddlement

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 10.5 - 13.7%
Beta Acid 6.4 - 7.9%
Cohumulone 26.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1500 lbs/acre
Maturity Mid to late season
Growth Rate Excellent
Cones Density: dense and heavy. Tight, scale bee hive.
Side Arm Length 12" - 18"
Last Updated
  • 2020-12-14 08:48:18
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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.