Magnum (US) Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

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

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Magnum (US), the best alternatives are Horizon, Magnum, or Northern Brewer.

At A Glance

Profile Clean, floral, and subtle citrus.
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 10.0 - 14.0%
Substitutes Horizon, Magnum, Northern Brewer
Beer Styles Lager, Pilsner, Stout, American Ale

General Information

Country United States
Alias Yakima Magnum
Storage Stability
Retains 50%-60% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 10.0 - 14.0%
Beta Acid 4.5 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 24.0 - 30.0%
Total Oil 1.9 - 3.0 mg/100g
Humulene 0.2 - 0.3%
Farnesene 0.0 - 1.0%
Linalool 0.2 - 0.3%

Growth & Cultivation

Resistant Verticillium wilt, downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew, aphid

Magnum (US) Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Clean Floral
Variety Name
Horizon Magnum Northern Brewer
Beer Style
Lagers Pilsner Stout
Usage
Bittering
Origin
United States
Last Updated
  • 2024-03-29 16:39:16
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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.