Hop: Magnum (US)

Description

Magnum (US) is grown in much lower acreage than in Germany, but, like it's German counterpart, is a great bittering hop.

General Information

Alias Yakima Magnum
Profile Clean, floral, and subtle citrus.
Country United States
Substitutes Horizon, Magnum, Northern Brewer
Purpose Bittering
Storage Retains 50%-60% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Lager, Pilsner, Stout, American Ale
Resistant Verticillium wilt, downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew, aphid

Acids

Alpha Acid 10.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid 4.5 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 24.0 - 30.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.9 - 3.0 mg/100g
Myrcene N/A
Humulene N/A
Caryophyllene N/A
Farnesene N/A

Magnum (US) Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-05-10 19:15:19
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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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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