Vojvodina Hops

Dual: Aroma and BitteringAlpha 6.1 - 10.5%Yugoslavia

Vojvodina is a sophisticated heritage variety hailing from the historic hop-growing regions of the former Yugoslavia. Released in the early 1970s at the University of Novi Sad, it was engineered as a robust successor to the delicate, low-yielding Bačka landrace. This variety is a masterclass in cross-continental breeding, combining the legendary Northern Brewer with a lineage derived from Styrian Golding and indigenous wild Yugoslavian hops.

Vojvodina is a sister hop to Dunav and Neoplanta, and it is famously identifiable in the field by its distinct reddish main vine—a trait that hints at its rugged, wild ancestry. While it was designed to provide the higher yields of a modern hybrid, it was carefully selected to maintain the "Noble" soul of its ancestors. Today, it remains a sought-after rarity for brewers who want to capture an authentic European character that is more intense and resilient than standard noble cultivars.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Vojvodina, the best alternatives are Cluster, East Kent Golding, or Northern Brewer.

At A Glance

ProfileWoody, Cedar, Tobacco, Earthy, Resinous
PurposeDual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid6.1 - 10.5%
SubstitutesCluster, East Kent Golding, Northern Brewer
Pairs withEast Kent Golding (for extra floral sweetness), Northern Brewer (to lean into the woody/evergreen profile)
Beer StylesEnglish Porter, Stout, Brown Ale, European Strong Lager

General Information

Country
Yugoslavia
Storage Stability
Retains 76% alpha acid

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid
6.1 - 10.5%
Beta Acid
2.3 - 4.7%
Cohumulone
30.0 - 32.0%
Total Oil
0.6 - 1.4 ml/100g
Myrcene
60.0 - 70.0%
Humulene
11.0 - 15.0%
Caryophyllene
5.0 - 7.0%
Farnesene
< 1.0%
Linalool
0.4 - 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield
1,540 lbs/acre
Maturity
Very late
Resistant
Downy Mildew (high)
Tolerant
Verticillium Wilt (officially unknown, but suspected)
Growth Rate
High
Cones
Medium to large; dense and heavy
Ease of Harvest
Good; bines are strong and cones separate well for mechanical picking
Sex
Female
Leaf Color
Dark green
Side Arm Length
20" - 36"

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  • 2026-03-02 17:21:08