Hop: Hallertauer Gold

Description

Hallertauer Gold was bred from Hallertau, but with higher alpha acids, by the Hop Research Center in Huell, Germany. Developed in the 1970s, about the same time as Perle, but not released until the 1980s, it is typically sold as Hallertau.

General Information

Alias Hallertau Gold
Profile Pleasant continental aroma.
Country Germany
Substitutes Crystal, East Kent Golding, Hallertau, Mount Hood, Tettnanger
Purpose Aroma
Yield 1200 - 1400 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 47% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles American Lager
Resistant Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew (moderate)
Susceptible Verticillium Wilt

Acids

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 20.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.1 - 2.7 ml/100g
Myrcene N/A
Humulene N/A
Caryophyllene N/A
Farnesene < 1.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Good
Maturity Medium early
Side Arm Length 12" - 24"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-18 10:41:52 (Added: 2021-01-18 10:41:52)
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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.
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