Emperor® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Emperor® was bred by Charles Faram in 2013, being released in 2016. Sister to Opus™. Bred to meet the needs of bigger and bolder hops, the highish alpha acid level and great aroma characteristics make this a dual threat.

At A Glance

Profile Orange, floral, herbal, woody, resin
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Beer Styles India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Hop forward Lagers

General Information

Country United Kingdom

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Beta Acid 2.0 - 3.0%
Cohumulone 35.0 - 38.0%
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.1 ml/100g
Myrcene 0.36%
Humulene 10.0%
Farnesene 10.5%

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Herbal Orange Resinous Woody
Variety Name
Opus
Beer Style
Hop Forward Lagers India Pale Ale Pale Ale
Breeding/Supplier
Charles Faram
Last Updated
  • 2026-01-26 14:25:33
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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.