Hallertau Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Hallertau has lineage back over 100 years. Great for German beers as well as Belgian ales. An original noble hop. Susceptible to disease, it has been the center of many offspring.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Hallertau, the best alternatives are Hallertauer Tradition, Liberty, or Ultra.

At A Glance

Profile Mild aroma of fruit, spice, flowers, and somewhat haylike.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 3.5-5.5%
Substitutes Hallertauer Tradition, Liberty, Ultra
Pairs with Crystal, Magnum, Perle
Beer Styles Pilsner, Lager, Wheat, Bock

General Information

Country Germany
Aliases Hallertauer, Mittelfrüh, Mittelfrüher, Hallertauer Mittelfrüher, Hallertau Mittelfruh
Storage Stability
Retains 52 - 58% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.5-5.5%
Beta Acid 3.0-4.0%
Cohumulone 17.0-24.0%
Total Oil 0.7-1.3 ml/100g
Myrcene 10.0-20.0%
Humulene 30.0-35.0%
Caryophyllene 7.0-10.0%
Farnesene <1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 700 - 980 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Tolerant Powdery mildew
Susceptible Verticillium wilt, downy mildew, aphid
Growth Rate Moderate to high
Cones Small size with loose density
Ease of Harvest Easy

Hallertau Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Fruity Hay Spicy
Variety Name
Crystal Hallertauer Tradition Liberty Magnum Perle Ultra
Beer Style
Bock Lagers Pilsner Wheat Ales
Usage
Aroma
Origin
Germany
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-22 12:45:30
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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.