Vojvodina Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

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

Profile Woody, Cedar, Tobacco, Earthy, Resinous
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 6.1 - 10.5%
Substitutes Cluster, East Kent Golding, Northern Brewer
Pairs with East Kent Golding (for extra floral sweetness), Northern Brewer (to lean into the woody/evergreen profile)
Beer Styles English 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"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Cedar Earthy Resinous Tobacco Woody
Variety Name
Backa Cluster Dunav East Kent Golding Neoplanta Northern Brewer Styrian Golding
Beer Style
Brown Ale English Porter European Strong Lager Stout
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
Yugoslavia
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-02 10:21:08
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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.