Bianca Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Bianca was bred from a cross between Saaz and open pollination in 1990. High oil content for humulene and farnesene. Half-sister to Sunbeam.

Bianca is considered to be an ornamental hop, not intended for commercial production, often being found and sold for ornamental purposes. But, based on Saaz heritage, could be used in a similar way.

Susceptible to leaf burn do to the low chlorphyll (the color of the leaves), therefore it grows best in partial-shade.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Bianca, the best alternatives are Saaz or Sunbeam.

At A Glance

Profile Similar to Saaz: Noble, Herbal, Earthy, and Floral notes.
Alpha Acid 7.0 - 8.0%
Substitutes Saaz, Sunbeam
Beer Styles Lager

General Information

Aliases USDA 21698, Bianco, Bianca Gold

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid 3.4%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 28.0%
Total Oil 0.6 - 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0%
Humulene 25.0%
Caryophyllene 8.0%
Farnesene 13.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Good to very good
Maturity Early to medium early
Resistant Downy Mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Growth Rate Good to very good
Sex Female
Leaf Color Lemon yellow with red-brown stems
Side Arm Length 20" - 30"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-13 15:36:50
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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.