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Hallertauer Taurus

Hallertauer Taurus was bred in Hüll, Germany and released in 1995 at the Hop Research Center. This is a high alpha acid variety with a clean and crisp bitterness.

Flavor/Aroma: Banana Chocolate Currant Lime Pepper Spicy
Variety Name: Herkules Magnum Merkur
Beer Style: Oktoberfest Schwarzbier
Usage: Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin: Germany

Ultra

Ultra is a sophisticated, American-bred aroma hop that serves as a bridge between the legendary hop yards of Europe and the modern American grower. Released in 1995 as part of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative, Ultra was engineered to be the ultimate "Noble" replacement. It is a triploid variety—meaning it has three sets of chromosomes—which gives it a more robust growth habit and higher oil potential than many of its ancestors. Its pedigree is a "Who's Who" of European royalty, featuring a direct cross between Hallertau, Saaz, and a third unknown hop. This genetic blend allows Ultra to capture the refined, aristocratic essence of continental hops while offering the agricultural resilience needed to resist pests and diseases that often plague imported varieties. For the brewer, it represents a perfect marriage: Old World elegance met with New World reliability.

Flavor/Aroma: Citrus Zest Floral Hay Herbal Spicy White Pepper Woody
Variety Name: Crystal Hallertau Liberty Mt. Hood Saaz Tettnanger
Beer Style: Blonde Ale Bock Kölsch Munich Helles Oktoberfest Pilsner
Usage: Aroma
Origin: United States
Breeding/Supplier: United States Department Of Agriculture
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 percentages 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.