Hop: Helga

Description

Helga has lineage from Hallertau, bred in 1986, by Hop Products Australia, with similar characteristics as Hallertau. Helga was commercially released in 1996 but took 10 years to gain traction.

General Information

Alias Southern Hallertau
Profile Mild floral and earth with spice aroma.
Country Australia
Substitutes Hallertau
Purpose Aroma
Beer Styles Lager

Acids

Alpha Acid 4.9 - 7.3%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 23.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.6 - 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 1.0 - 13.0%
Humulene 35.0 - 55.0%
Caryophyllene 10.0 - 15.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Fact Sheet(s)

Last Updated
  • 2020-05-10 19:03:38
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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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