Mount Rainier Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Mount Rainier is bred from Magnum and USDA male in 1994, being released to the public in 2009. Oregon State Univerisy worked with United States Department of Agriculture to breed Mt. Rainer.

It seems that this hop is no longer being produced.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Mount Rainier, the best alternatives are Fuggle or Hallertau.

At A Glance

Profile Grass, cedar, and tea, with hints of citrus and licorice.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 5.0 - 9.4%
Substitutes Fuggle, Hallertau
Beer Styles Lager, Porter

General Information

Country United States
Alias Mt. Rainier

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.0 - 9.4%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 25.0%
Total Oil 0.2 - 2.2 ml/100g
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1200 - 1800 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Susceptible Downy mildew, powdery mildew
Growth Rate Moderate to high

Mount Rainier Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Cedar Citrus Grass Licorice Tea
Variety Name
Fuggle Hallertau Mt. Rainer
Beer Style
Lagers Porter
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Breeding/Supplier
United States Department Of Agriculture
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-25 08:44:03
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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.