Hüller Bitter Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Hüller Bitter was developed by the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany in the 1960s. Released in 1978, it has heritage of Northern Brewer and Verticillium Wilt resistant male. Over the years the acreage in Germany has waned in favor of Perle.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Hüller Bitter, the best alternative is Hallertau.

At A Glance

Profile Fruit, Spice, Floral
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 10.0%
Substitutes Hallertau
Beer Styles Schwarzbier, Lager

General Information

Country Germany
Aliases Hüller, Hüller Bitterer, Hueller Bitter, Hueller Bitterer, Hueller
Storage Stability
Retains 68% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 3.8 - 5.4%
Cohumulone 28.0%
Total Oil 0.6 - 2.2 ml/100g

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 900 - 1700 lbs/acre
Maturity Mid season
Resistant Downy Mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Growth Rate High
Sex Female
Leaf Color Light green
Side Arm Length 12" - 28"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-31 18:00:51
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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.