Erebus™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Erebus™ is a high geraniol content hop with strong disease resistance. Geraniol is what imparts flower and fruit aromas. This profile makes Erebus a good late addition hop, including whirlpool and dry hopping. The hop was released in 2024 by Hopsteiner.

At A Glance

Profile Blueberry, Candied Fruit, Citrus, Floral Rose
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 8.0 - 11.0%

General Information

Country Germany
Alias HS16660

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 8.0 - 11.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 4.0%
Cohumulone 24.0 - 28.0%
Total Oil 2.3 - 2.8%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Early

Erebus Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Blueberry Citrus Floral
Usage
Aroma
Origin
Germany
Breeding/Supplier
Hopsteiner
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-08 11:33:43
Source(s)

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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.