Hop: Orion

Description

Orion was bred from a cross between Perle and German male 70/10/15 a the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany in the mid 1980s.

General Information

Alias USDA 21675
Profile Pleasant continental aroma: floral, herbal and spice.
Country Germany
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1300 - 1600 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 68% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Helles
Resistant Downy Mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Acids

Alpha Acid 8.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid 5.0%
Cohumulone 25.0 - 29.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 50.0%
Humulene 23.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0%
Farnesene trace

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Good
Maturity Early to mid season
Ease of Harvest Difficult
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark Green
Side Arm Length 12" - 30"
Last Updated
  • 2021-02-02 10:00:02
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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.