Bullion Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Bullion breeding started in 1917 with the goal of combining European aroma with American high resin by Professor Ernest Salmon. A wild hop from Manitoba, Canada was the mother, being open pollinated in 1918. Brewers Gold and Bullion were selected from this process.

Bullion was eventually released in 1938. Once released mainly grown in United States in Canada, never really taking off in the United Kingdom.

Bullion was a major hop variety in the mid-1940s, later discontinued from United States production in 1985.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Bullion, the best alternatives are Brewers Gold, Chinook, Columbus, Horizon, Newport, Northern Brewer, or Nugget.

At A Glance

Profile Spice, dark fruit.
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 5.3 - 12.9%
Substitutes Brewers Gold, Chinook, Columbus, Horizon, Newport, Northern Brewer, Nugget
Beer Styles Porter, Stout, Old Ale, Barley Wine, Dark Lager

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Storage Stability
Retains 40%-50% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.3 - 12.9%
Beta Acid 3.7 - 12.5%
Cohumulone 47.0 - 50.0%
Total Oil 1.0 - 1.9 ml/100g
Myrcene 45.0 - 55.0%
Humulene 23.0 - 30.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0 - 11.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool trace amount
B-Pinene trace amount
Geraniol trace amount

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2000 - 2400 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Resistant Verticillium wilt,
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Infected with all major viruses
Growth Rate Very high
Cones Medium size with compact density
Ease of Harvest Difficult
Sex Female but occasional sterile male flowers
Leaf Color Dark green
Side Arm Length 20" - 40"
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-10 16:26:49
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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.