Fat Head® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Fat Head® was bred at Monhopoly Hop Breeding in New Zealand bred from Fuggle and Cluster. The unique aroma/flavor profile lend this hop to pale and dark ales.

At A Glance

Profile Flavor: lime, peach, stone fruit, green apple, blueberry, lemongrass, and green tea when used as a late addition.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 5.2%
Beer Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Porter, Stout

General Information

Country New Zealand

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.2%
Beta Acid 5.2%
Cohumulone 4.2%

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Blueberry Green Apple Green Tea Lemongrass Lime Peach Stone Fruit
Beer Style
India Pale Ale Pale Ale Porter Stout
Origin
New Zealand
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-15 09:51:32
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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.