Magnum Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Magnum was originally bred at the German Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany, it was released commercially in 1980 and is child of Galena and German male 75/5/3. Magnum is considered one of the smoothest and cleanest bittering hops available.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Magnum, the best alternatives are Columbus, Hallertauer Taurus, or Nugget.

At A Glance

Profile Mild flower and fruit.
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 12.0 - 14.0%
Substitutes Columbus, Hallertauer Taurus, Nugget
Pairs with East Kent Golding, Fuggle, Willamette
Beer Styles German Lager, IPA, American Pale Ale, American Lager

General Information

Country Germany
Alias Hallertauer Magnum
Storage Stability
Retains 80%-85% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 12.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid 4.5 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 24.0 - 25.0%
Total Oil 1.6 - 2.6 ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0 - 35.0%
Humulene 34.0 - 40.0%
Caryophyllene 8.0 - 12.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.2 - 0.7%
B-Pinene 0.4 - 0.8%
Geraniol 0.3 - 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1200 - 1520 lbs/acre
Maturity Late
Resistant Verticillium wilt, downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew, aphid
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Large size with moderate density
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Magnum Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Fruity
Variety Name
Columbus / Tomahawk / Zeus East Kent Golding Fuggle Hallertauer Magnum Hallertauer Taurus Nugget Willamette
Beer Style
American Lager American Pale Ale German Lagers India Pale Ale
Usage
Bittering
Origin
Germany
Breeding/Supplier
Hop Research Institute
Last Updated
  • 2024-03-29 16:33:59
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.