Groene Bel Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Groene Bel is no longer grown commercially but was used for aroma breeding in the 1970s in Slovenia by Hop Research Institute. Considered to be an old Belgian, landrace variety.

At A Glance

Profile European pleasant aroma.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 4.9%

General Information

Country Belgium
Aliases USDA 21216, Green Belle, Green Bubble Belle
Storage Stability
Retains 58% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 4.9%
Beta Acid 3.5%
Cohumulone 27.0%
Total Oil 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 39.0%
Humulene 31.5%
Caryophyllene 17.9%
Farnesene 0.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Mid to late
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark Green
Side Arm Length 8" - 12"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-15 18:22:25
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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.