Michigan Copper™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Michigan Copper™ was developed and released by Great Lakes Hops in 2014, becoming one of their first cultivars.

At A Glance

Profile Floral Fruit Punch, Pepper, Cherry
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 8.8 - 10.5%

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 8.8 - 10.5%
Beta Acid 2.5 - 3.5%
Cohumulone 36.0%
Total Oil 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 43.0%
Humulene 17.2%
Caryophyllene 7.6%
Farnesene 0.9%
Linalool 0.4%
Geraniol 7.5%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Early to mid season.
Growth Rate Excellent
Cones Density: very dense and heavy. Structure: round sidewall bullet.
Side Arm Length 12" - 18"
Last Updated
  • 2020-12-14 09:02:56
Source(s)

Hops Catalog

Navigating This Profile
  • The Stats: Use the Purpose and Alpha % to understand the hop's bitterness and aromatic strength.
  • Discovery Tags: Scroll down to find clickable tags for Flavor, Origin, and Usage.
  • The Network: Click any tag (like #Citrus or #New Zealand) to instantly view every other hop in our catalog that shares that trait.
Discovery Tag Spotlight

  • #Stone-Fruit (Orchard Vibe)

    Saturday is for smooth sipping. From fuzzy peach to ripe apricot, these hops add a soft, rounded sweetness to the aroma of Pale Ales and Sours. Explore #Stone-Fruit Hops!
Recently added hops
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.