Dana Hops

Dana stands as an elite, next-generation Slovenian dual-purpose cultivar bred at the acclaimed Slovenian Institute of Hop Research Institute in Žalec to modernize traditional continental brewing practices. Officially released to the public under the full variety designation Extra Styrian Dana, this high-performing plant was meticulously developed to provide an agronomically robust, high-alpha advancement of classic European lineage. By crossing the revered German heirloom Hallertauer Magnum with a vigorous, wild Slovenian male parent sourced from localized genetic germplasm, breeders successfully fused the deep, ultra-clean bittering potential of premium German linebreeding with the delicate, multi-layered aromatic properties of old-world Styrian landraces. Engineered specifically to deliver exceptional field stability, high yields, and outstanding storage longevity, Dana provides global craft brewers with a versatile, highly efficient bridging variety for both classical and modern worts.

The profile of Dana is a highly sophisticated sensory experience that effortlessly bridges the gap between clean, old-world noble restraint and assertive modern fruit complexity. The aromatics lead with a pristine, hoppy-fresh bouquet characterized by pungent juniper berries, wild garlic shoots, and a crisp, lemon-thyme herbal background. Beneath this bright botanical layer, the intense essential oil matrix reveals a beautifully rounded, rustic fruit character reminiscent of ripe orchard pears, sweet citrus marmalade, and a damp wild forest floor. Remarkably clean, punchy, and harmonious on the senses, Dana produces an elegant, refreshing perfume that elevates robust lagers and hop-forward ales alike, delivering structural depth and a smooth bittering baseline without ever drifting into sharp, unpleasantly resinous onion notes or heavy sulfur.