Mackinac™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Mackinac™ was developed and released by Great Lakes Hops in 2014 as one of their first cultivars.

At A Glance

Profile Citrus, Melon, Papaya, Spice
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 10.0 - 14.0%

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 10.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid 2.8 - 4.0%
Cohumulone 35.0%
Total Oil 1.6 - 2.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 16.0%
Humulene 11.3%
Caryophyllene 4.9%
Farnesene 1.8%
Linalool 0.2%
Geraniol 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Mid season.
Growth Rate Excellent
Cones Density: very dense and heavy. Structure: elongated bullet with square side wall.
Side Arm Length 12" - 18"
Last Updated
  • 2020-12-14 08:50:39
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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.