Nobility™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

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.

Substitution Tip

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%

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Cedar Earthy Floral Fresh-cut Hay Herbal Lavender Lemon Zest Peppery Spice Wildflower Honey
Variety Name
Hallertau Liberty Loral Mt. Hood Saaz Tettnanger
Beer Style
Helles Kolsch Oktoberfest Pilsner Saison Witbier
Usage
Aroma
Origin
United States
Breeding/Supplier
Bsg Hop Solutions Program
Last Updated
  • 2026-04-20 19:50:58
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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.