Hop: Landhopfen

Description

Landhopfen has unknown pedigree but suspected to be an old German land race. The variety is susceptible to viruses that has caused Landhopfen to no longer be grown commercially.

General Information

Profile European aroma characteristics.
Country German
Substitutes N/A
Purpose Aroma
Yield 117 - 256 pounds/acre
Storage Retains 59 - 66% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Resistant Downy mildew (moderate)

Acids

Alpha Acid 3.2 - 4.1%
Beta Acid 2.5 - 3.5%
Cohumulone 21.0 - 25.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.2 - 0.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 21.0 - 45.7%
Humulene 17.7 - 28.8%
Caryophyllene 5.1 - 7.9%
Farnesene 11.9 - 14.5%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Poor to good
Sex Female
Leaf Color Light green
Side Arm Length 6 - 15 inches

Tags

German
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-27 08:55:47
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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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