Styrian Celeia Hops
AromaAlpha 3.0 - 6.5%Slovenia
Flavor & aroma
Styrian Celeia is a world-class Slovenian aroma hop that represents a modern, high-performance refinement of the traditional Styrian Golding lineage. Developed as a triploid hybrid at Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing and released in 1990, Celeia is a complex genetic masterpiece born from a cross between Styrian Golding, Styrian Aurora, and a wild Slovenian hop. This pedigree allows it to maintain the prestigious "Noble" heritage of the English Fuggle while offering the increased resin content and agricultural vigor needed for modern brewing.
While it is sometimes described as a near "carbon copy" of Fuggle, Celeia is actually a more robust and versatile "dual-aroma" variety. Though it hasn't seen the same massive commercial footprint as some of its siblings, it remains a favorite among "brewers in the know" who demand a clean, reliable anchor for the soul of classic European lagers and complex Belgian ales.
If you can't find Styrian Celeia, the best alternatives are Bobek, Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger, or Willamette.
At A Glance
| Profile | Floral, Earthy, Fresh-Cut Wildflowers, Sweet Hay, Citrus, Lemon Peel, Tangerine, Spicy, White Pepper, Mint |
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| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 3.0 - 6.5% |
| Substitutes | Bobek, Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger, Willamette |
| Pairs with | Aurora (to provide a sturdier herbal backbone), Bobek (to deepen the fruit notes), Saaz (for a classic pilsner spice) |
| Beer Styles | English Bitter, Belgian Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Saison, ESB |
General Information
| Country | Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Storage Stability | Retains 75% alpha acid |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 3.0 - 6.5% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 2.0 - 3.3% |
| Cohumulone | 26.0 - 29.0% |
| Total Oil | 0.6 - 1.5 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 26.0 - 35.0% |
| Humulene | 18.0 - 23.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.0 - 9.0% |
| Farnesene | 3.0 - 7.0% |
| Linalool | 0.6 - 0.8% |
| Geraniol | ~0.2% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | 1,400 - 1,780 lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Early to Mid-season |
| Resistant | Downy Mildew (moderate), Powdery Mildew (moderate) |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Cones | Small to medium-sized, oval-shaped, and moderately compact |
| Ease of Harvest | Excellent; bines are strong and cones are well-suited for high-speed mechanical picking |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Medium green |
| Side Arm Length | 12" - 30" |
Styrian Celeia Aroma/Flavor Profile
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