Hop: Elsaesser

Description

Elsaesser is an old land race from the Alsace region of France with unknown pedigree. Grown commercially in the Alsace region of France but is very limited in acreage.

General Information

Profile Noble aroma characteristics.
Country France
Substitutes N/A
Purpose Aroma
Yield 200 - 1300 pounds/acre
Storage Retains 71 - 77% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Resistant Downy mildew (moderate)

Acids

Alpha Acid 3.0 - 7.7%
Beta Acid 4.3 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 19.0 - 30.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.1 - 1.1 ml/100g
Myrcene 16.8 - 54.0%
Humulene 19.8 - 46.1%
Caryophyllene 5.9 - 10.5%
Farnesene 0.1 - 4.7%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Poor
Maturity Early
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium green

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Last Updated
  • 2021-09-22 09:38:31
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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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.
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