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Nobility™ Hops
AromaAlpha 4.0 - 6.0%United States
Flavor & aroma
Nobility™ is a masterfully crafted hop blend designed to bridge the gap between "Old World" aromatic elegance and "New World" reliability. Launched in 2020 as part of the BSG Hop Solutions Program, this proprietary blend was engineered to capture the delicate, sophisticated essence of traditional European landrace hops using a precision-balanced selection of domestic cultivars. By focusing on a specific chemical fingerprint rather than a single plant variety, Nobility™ avoids the seasonal variance often associated with heritage hops. It is the premier choice for brewers who demand the floral and herbal finesse of a classic German pilsner with the fresh, high-intensity oil saturation provided by modern processing.
The sensory profile of Nobility™ is a refined and harmonious arrangement of soft meadow flowers and cooling herbal spice. It leads with a primary, "meadow-fresh" bouquet of dried lavender, sweet wildflower honey, and fresh-cut hay, followed by a sophisticated secondary layer of peppery spice, cedar, and light lemon zest. As the profile develops, brewers will find a pleasant "clean" earthiness and a subtle hint of green tea that remains exceptionally smooth on the palate. Thanks to its remarkably low cohumulone levels and balanced oil composition, Nobility™ delivers a rounded, non-aggressive bitterness and a crisp, polished finish—the definitive choice for imparting a timeless "Noble-style" aromatic depth.
If you can't find Nobility, the best alternatives are Hallertau, Liberty, Mt. Hood, Saaz, or Tettnanger.
At A Glance
| Profile | Soft Meadow Flowers, Cooling Herbal Spice, Dried Lavender, Wildflower Honey, Fresh-Cut Hay, Peppery Spice, Cedar, Lemon Zest, Earthiness, Lemon Zest |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 4.0 - 6.0% |
| Substitutes | Hallertau, Liberty, Mt. Hood, Saaz, Tettnanger |
| Pairs with | Liberty (to enhance the floral sweetness), Loral® (to bridge the gap between traditional floral and modern fruit notes), Saaz (to sharpen the peppery spice) |
| Beer Styles | Pilsner, Helles, Kolsch, Oktoberfest, Witbier, Saison |
General Information
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Storage Stability | Good |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 4.0 - 6.0% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 4.0 - 5.0% |
| Cohumulone | 20.0 - 25.0% |
| Total Oil | 1.0 - 1.6 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 30.0 - 45.0% |
| Humulene | 25.0 - 35.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 10.0 - 15.0% |
| B-Pinene | ~0.5% |
- 2026-04-20 19:50:58
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