Hop: Wuerttemberger

Description

Wuerttemberger is a German hop that is possibly related to Saaz and Tettnanger. It is no longer grown commercially.

General Information

Profile Pleasant European aroma characteristics.
Country German
Substitutes N/A
Purpose Aroma
Yield 850 - 1800 pounds/acre
Storage Retains 60 - 75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Pilsner
Resistant Downy mildew (moderate)
Tolerant Verticillium wilt

Acids

Alpha Acid 3.9 - 6.8%
Beta Acid 2.9 - 4.5%
Cohumulone 25.0 - 32.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.0 - 1.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 53.4 - 63.7%
Humulene 14.3 - 19.7%
Caryophyllene 5.1 - 7.1%
Farnesene 3.2 - 4.6%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Fair to poor
Maturity Mid early
Sex Female
Leaf Color Light green
Side Arm Length 12 - 30 inches

Tags

German Pleasant Saaz Tettnanger
Last Updated
  • 2021-10-06 09:09:13 (Added: 2021-10-06 09:09:13)
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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.
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