Topaz™ was bred by Hop Products Australia in 1985 and released commercially in 1997. Heritage of high alpha Australian and Why College (United Kingdom) hops. Originally selected for high alpha acid extract production.
Alias | TC-85-70 |
Profile | Flavors of resin and grass when added early, while lychee fruit is brought about with copious late additions. |
Country | Australia |
Substitutes | Amarillo®, Cascade, Citra®, Galaxy™, Rakau™, Riwaka™ |
Purpose | Aroma |
Yield | 3400 - 3750 lbs/acre |
Beer Styles | India Pale Ale, American Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter (due to English heritage) |
Alpha Acid | 13.7 - 18.0% |
Beta Acid | 6.0 - 7.9% |
Cohumulone | 48.0 - 51.0% |
Total Oil | 1.7 - 2.2 ml/100g |
Myrcene | 25.0 - 43.0% |
Humulene | 8.0 - 13.0% |
Caryophyllene | 7.0 - 13.0% |
Farnesene | 1.0% |
Linalool | 0.3 - 0.8% |