Atlas Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Atlas is a bred by the Hop Research Institute in Zalec, Slovenia, Yugoslavia (Dr. Tone Wagner) and released in the 1970s. It is a cross between Brewers Gold (female) and a Yugoslavian male (3/3M).

Together with Aurora, Ahil, and Apolon was considered to be Super Styrian hops when released. This meant they were similar to Syrian (Fuggle) but had a higher alpha content. But, in fact, it is bread from Brewers Gold, making the classification mute.

At A Glance

Profile Intense Lime, Pine, Floral
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 9.0 - 11.0%
Beer Styles Pale Ale, Lagers

General Information

Country Slovenia
Alias Styrian Atlas
Storage Stability
Retains 50% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 9.0 - 11.0%
Beta Acid 4.0%
Cohumulone 36.0 - 38.0%
Total Oil 1.3 - 1.6 ml/100g
Myrcene 58.0 - 59.0%
Humulene 9.0%
Caryophyllene 3.0 - 5.0%
Farnesene 13.0 - 13.5%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Poor to good
Maturity Medium late to late
Resistant Downy Mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Susceptible Several viruses: Prunus, Hop Mosaic, and Necrotic Ringspot.
Growth Rate Fair to poor
Sex Female (with occasional sterile male)
Leaf Color Green to moderately light green
Side Arm Length 12" - 24"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Lime Pine
Variety Name
Ahil Apolon Aurora Brewer's Gold
Beer Style
Lagers Pale Ale
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
Slovenia
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-02 19:21:09
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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.