Hop Harvest Guide 2018

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Europe
America
Content
Ariana Germany 6/7 Saazer Czech Rpublic 44/45
Europe
Aurora Slovenia 8/9 Saphir Germany 46/47
Callista Germany 10/11 Sládek Czech Rpublic 48/49
Cascade Germany 12/13 Styrian Savinjski Golding Slovenia 50/51
Celeia Slovenia 14/15 Triskel France 52/53
Comet Germany 16/17 Azacca™ USA 54/55
Hallertau Blanc Germany 18/19 USA Cascade USA 56/57
Hallertauer Mittelfrüh Germany 20/21 Centennial USA 58/59
Hallertauer Tradition Germany 22/23 Chinook USA 60/61
Herkules Germany 24/25 Citra®
USA 62/63
Hersbrucker Spät Germany 26/27 Columbus USA 66/67
Hüll Melon Germany 28/29 Ekuanot™ USA 66/67
Kazbek Czech Rpublic 30/31 Mosaic ®
USA 68/69
Lublin Poland 32/33 Sabro™
USA 70/71
Mandarina Bavaria Germany 34/35 Summit™ USA 72/73
Monroe Germany 36/37 Cascade Australia 74/75
Perle Germany 38/39 Ella™ Australia 76/77
Australia
Polaris Germany 40/41 Enigma™ Australia 78/79
Relax Germany 42/43 Galaxy™ Australia 80/81
Topaz™ Australia 82/83
Vic Secret™ Australia 84/85
2 3
Category characterisation Foreword
The table below gives a detailed description of the aromas that are assigned The 2018 Hop Harvest Guide
to the individual categories.
In many ways the hop crop 2018 was, as many harvests have been before, challenging. Unusually
long periods of heat and dryness in Europe and specifically in Germany demanded their tribute. In the
CATEGORY This includes the following aromas:
months of July and August this combination made the hops suffer. As a result the total crop amount
Elderflower, camomile blossom, lily of the valley, jasmine, apple blossom, rose, geranium, in Europe is somewhat lower this year. The climate change also affect the physiology of the plants.
FLORAL
carnation, lily, lilac, lavender
The oil content of some varieties were lower than their historical averages, however the hop aroma
CITRUS Grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, bergamot, lemon grass, ginger, tangerine intensities were not impaired. . The US crop was good, Citra has become the biggest variety- in relation
Banana, watermelon, honeydew melon, peach, apricot, passion fruit, lychee, dried fruit, to the acreage – in the US.
SWEET FRUITS
plum, pineapple, cherry, kiwi, mango, guava
GREEN FRUITS Pear, apple, quince, gooseberry, white wine grape Since 2014, our experts have described the characteristics of the individual hop varieties for every
crop year and write them up for you. For this, the fifth edition of our Hop Harvest Guide, a total of 40
Cassis, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, red currant, black currant,
RED BERRIES hop varieties were assessed – 16 of them from Germany, 10 from the USA, 6 from Australia, 3 from
wild strawberry, cranberry
Slovenia, 3 from the Czech Republic and one each from France and Poland.
CREAM CARAMEL Butter, chocolate, yoghurt, honey, cream, caramel, toffee, coffee, tonka bean, vanilla
WOODY AROMATIC Tobacco, cognac, barrique, leather, woodruff, incense, myrrh, resin, cedar, pine, earth In the majority of hop varieties, the 2018 harvest is characterised by an average aroma intensity. The
MENTHOL Mint, balm, camphor, menthol, wine yeast characteristic aroma of many famous hop varieties was intact and true to type.. As every year, the
Lovage, marjoram, tarragon, dill, parsley, basil, fennel, coriander, rosemary, thyme, green tea, varieties were tested according to the BARTH-HAAS testing scheme. Developed in collaboration with
HERBAL perfumers, this scheme consists of twelve categories, by means of which the variety-specific aroma
black tea, mate tea, sage
Pepper, chilli, curry, juniper, aniseed, liquorice, fennel seed, clove, cinnamon, gingerbread,
and flavour profiles can be described precisely.
SPICY
coriander seed, nutmeg
The new Hop Harvest Guide shows the total potential of varieties and aromas from the 2018 harvest.
GREEN GRASSY Green grassy, tomato leaf, green pepper, fresh cut grass, hay, nettle, cucumber
We, the Brewing Solutions Team, are pleased to describe the aromas and flavors of the 2018 crop for
VEGETAL Celery root, celery stock, leek, onion, artichoke, garlic, wild garlic
your beer and brewing innovations.
Applicable for all spider diagrams: for the cold infusion 2 g of pellets was dissolved in 200 ml water (20 °C) for 30 min and
subsequently evaluated in order to simulate to some extent the change in aroma through dry hopping.
Stephan J. Barth
4 5
Ariana Germany
Tangerine Floral
9 Aroma
Jasmine characteristics
Vegetal Citrus
8
Passion Fruit
7
6 A veritable multi-fruit cocktail

Green Sweet
5
fruits of orange juice, watermelon,
grassy
banana, mango, quince,
Pineapple
4
3 strawberry and blackberry.

2
The raw hop aroma is clearly
Quince 1
Green dominated by sweet fruits
Europe
Spicy
fruits and berries. The cold infusion
brings out the additional
element of spring-like apple
This cross, from the well- blossom. The flavour profile
Herbal Red
known Herkules variety is rounded off with a note of
berries
and a wild male variety, green peppers.
was named 2010/72/20
Menthol Cream
during the testing period at caramel
the Hop Research Center in Woody aromatic
Hüll. Since her baptism she Ariana (cold infusion) Ariana (raw hops)
bears the name Ariana and

provides a wonderful aroma
Floral
of sweet fruits to various 9
Vegetal Citrus
beer styles.
Analytical values
8
7
Crop 2018
Growing Area Germany 6
Green Sweet Again, Ariana presents herself
5
Lineage Herkules x grassy fruits very fruity. Starting at a vast
wild male hop 4
3
combination of sweet fruits,
Alpha acids* 8.0 – 13.0 %
2 like passion fruit, pineapple,
Beta acids 4.5 – 6.0 % mango and lychee in the
Total Polyphenols 3.3 % Spicy Green
fruits raw hops complemented by
Total oils 1.5 – 2.4 ml/100g kiwi and cantaloupe melon
Myrcene 58.0 % of total in the cold infusion. In the
Linalool 0.5 % of total raw hops, tangerine and
Alpha ø 2018 8.8 % Herbal Red apple are combined with
Oil ø 2018 1.4 mL/100g berries rose hip, whereas the cold
infusion shows itself with
Cream quince aroma combined with
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel flowery jasmine.
Woody aromatic
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region,
grower and degree of ageing. Ariana (cold infusion) Ariana (raw hops)
* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

analysis.
6 On page 4, you will find a detailed itemisation of the aromas that are assigned to the individual categories. 7
Aurora Slovenia
Dried Fruits Floral
9
Pepper Vegetal 8 Citrus

Aroma
Lime
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
Aurora’s appeal lies in its ex-
Apple Blossom
4
3 ceptionally spicy notes. In the

cold infusion, it is strongly
Cream
2
Green reminiscent of tea and citrus,

Europe
Spicy
fruits with floral overtones. In its
raw state, it is characterised
by spicy-herbal aromas of
Aurora is the Latin word for lovage, marjoram, lavender
Herbal Red and aniseed, pleasantly
dawn. This cultivar used to berries
be called Super Styrian and rounded off by the fruitiness
of lime and mandarin orange
is derived from Northern
Menthol Cream as well as resiny, woody notes
Brewer. It has a rich green caramel
Woody aromatic of incense.
colour, an intense, pleasant-
ly hoppy aroma and has Aurora (cold infusion) Aurora (raw hops)
outstandingly good storage

stability.
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green 5 Sweet Aurora presents herself
Growing Area Slovenia grassy
4
fruits quite steady in her aroma
Lineage Daughter of Northern Brewer 3
impressions. Also Aurora
Alpha acids* 7.0 – 9.0 % 2 shows yearly a particularly
1 striking character in the cold
Beta acids 3.0 – 5.0 % Green
Spicy infusion. The beguilingly
fruits
Total Polyphenols No data
fragrant lime note blends in
Total oils 0.9 – 1.4 mL/100 g
perfectly with spicy, woody
Myrcene 35.0 – 53.0 % of total elements such as fennel and
Linalool No data Herbal Red leather. The latter are toned
Alpha ø 2018 10.0 % berries down by sweet fruits like
pineapple. In the raw hops.
Cream they are joined by dried fruit
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel and a delicate note of cream
Woody aromatic
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region, and geranium.
grower and degree of ageing. Aurora (cold infusion) Aurora (raw hops)

analysis.
Callista Germany
Floral
Orange
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
Aroma
Passion Fruit
7
6
characteristics
Strawberry Green Sweet
5
fruits
grassy 4 Callista conjures up a very
special fruit cocktail. The raw
Pear
3
2 hop aroma is a mix of fruits

1 and berries including mango,
Green
Caramel
Spicy
fruits pineapple, lemon, goose-
Europe
berry, blackberry, strawberry

and blackcurrant. In the cold
infusion, orange, kumquat,
Herbal apricot, passion fruit are
Red
Callista is a daughter of the berries added to the mix. This is
well-known variety Hallertau rounded off with juniper,
Tradition and carries very Menthol adding a delicately spicy
Cream
beautiful big hop cones. caramel element.
Woody aromatic
She is named after one of
Callista (cold infusion) Callista (raw hops)
Jupiter‘s moons and can be
used in many beer styles
with her impressive fruity
and harmonious notes.
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
Analytical values 8
7
Crop 2018
Growing Area Germany
6
Lineage Hallertau Tradition x Once again in 2017, Callista
Green Sweet
male descendant from Huell 5
grassy
4
fruits conjures up a very special
Alpha acids* 2.0 – 5.0 % fruit cocktail. The raw hop
3
Beta acids 5.0 – 10.0 % 2 aroma is a mix of fruits and
Total Polyphenols 5.7 % sweet citrus notes including
Spicy Green
Total oils 1.0 – 2.1 mL/100 g fruits mango, pineapple, honey-
Myrcene 63.5 % of total dew melon, pomelo and
Linalool 1.3 % of total orange, rounded off with
delicate notes of caramel.
Alpha ø 2018 3.6 %
Herbal Red In the cold infusion, rose, ly-
Oil ø 2018 1.2 mL/100g
berries chee and pear with a hint of
cucumber are added to the
Cream mix.
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Callista (cold infusion) Callista (raw hops)

analysis.
Cascade Germany
Floral
Lemon Vegetal
9
Citrus
Aroma
Geranium
8
7
characteristics
Passion Fruit Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits The highly distinctive grape-
Raspberry
4
3 fruit note has receded slightly

in comparison to US Cascade.
Vanilla
2
1 Instead, several layers of aro-

Spicy Green
fruits ma have been added to the
Europe
potpourri. Honeydew melon

meets blueberry yoghurt;
green tea meets fresh hay. The
The Cascade cultivar takes its Herbal Red cold infusion shows off the
name from the Cascades, a berries combination of fresh lemon
mountain range of volcanic with dry fruit and nuts, along
origin in the USA. The Menthol Cream with the fashionable tonka
Cascade variety was bred caramel bean and a hint of thyme.
Woody aromatic
in Oregon as part of the Cascade (cold infusion) Cascade (raw hops)
USDA breeding programme
and released in 1972. The
typical features of Cascade
Floral
are its long, dark-green 9
Vegetal Citrus
cones and its relatively low
Analytical values
8
Crop 2018
alpha acid content. Cascade 7

has a very pleasant fruity, Green Sweet In 2018 the German Casca-
5
Lineage It was obtained by crossing
citrus-like aroma. an English Fuggle with a male
grassy
4
fruits de shows her very dominate
plant, which originated from citrus aroma characteristic
3
the Russian variety Serebrianka
2 in the form of lemon and
Alpha acids* 5.0 - 7.5 %
1 limoncello. In the combina-
Beta acids 3.0 - 4.2 % Spicy Green
fruits tion with passion fruit and
Total Polyphenols No data a delicate raspberry aroma
Total oils 0.9 - 1.5 mL/100g the raw hops are quite re-
Myrcene 72.1 % of total freshing. In the cold infusion
Linalool No data Herbal Red the hop shows herself more
berries soft with aroma notes of rai-
Alpha ø 2018 5.8 %
sins, vanilla and also some
Cream woody notes in combination
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel with fresh ginger.
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Cascade (cold infusion) Cascade (raw hops)

analysis.
Celeia Slovenia
Hazelnut Floral
9
Ginger Vegetal 8 Citrus

Aroma
Tomatoe leaves
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
Thyme 4
3
In the raw hops there are
predominantly savoury to cool
Pineapple 2
1
Green
aromas, such as peppermint,
tarragon and thyme, with
Europe
Spicy
fruits vegetal nuances. By contrast,
the cold infusion displays
flavour notes of lime, grape-
This cultivar is grown mainly fruit and lemon tea, with
Herbal Red floral overtones. They round
in Slovenia, but also in Styria/ berries
Austria. Celeia enjoys great off the flavour profile, crea-
ting a sophisticated overall
popularity on account of its
Menthol Cream impression.
characteristic aroma and its caramel
Woody aromatic
moderate alpha values.
Celeia (cold infusion) Celeia (raw hops)
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
Analytical values
8
7
Crop 2018
Growing Area Slovenia 6
Lineage Daughter of Styrian Savinjski Green 5 Sweet In Celeia, fresh notes

Golding grassy
4
fruits alternate with delicate ones.
Alpha acids* 2.5 – 6.5 % 3
From ginger to calendula, to
Beta acids 2.0 – 3.3 % 2 thyme and curry, highlighted
1 by green notes like tomatoe
Total Polyphenols No data Green
Spicy leaves – all are present in
fruits
the old infusion. The raw
Myrcene 26.0 – 40.0 % of total
hops are lemony fresh, with
Linalool 0.6 – 1.2 % of total elements such as inger and
Alpha ø 2018 2.8 % Herbal Red lime. All of this is rounded
Oil ø 2018 1.2 mL/100g berries off with fruity notes of
pineapple, creamy hazelnut
Cream and leather.
Menthol
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Celeia (cold infusion) Celeia (raw hops)

analysis.
Comet Germany
Elderflower Vegetal
Floral
9
Citrus
Gooseberry Aroma
8
7
characteristics
Passion Fruit
6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 Notes of elderflower, red
Quince 3
2
fruits and cassis dominate
the cold infusion which is
Bergamot 1
Green also augmented by nuances
Europe
Spicy
fruits of basil. In the raw hops
citrus, mandarin, lemon grass
combine with floral geranium,
The hop cultivar Comet was green apple and resin com-
Herbal Red ponents to form a remarkable
bred as a high alpha variety berries
for the states of Washing- flavour profile.
ton and Idaho. Today, this
Menthol Cream
hop is grown only in a small caramel
Woody aromatic
area in Germany. It has un-
usually large cones. Comet (cold infusion) Comet (raw hops)
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green 5 Sweet In 2018 Comet presents itself
Growing Area Germany grassy
4
fruits with an abundance of aromas.
Lineage Open pollination 3
Comet is well known for it's
Alpha acids* 9.4 – 12.4 % 2 elderflower aroma is suppor-
1 ted by a delicate bergamot
Spicy aroma and is completed by
fruits
sweet and green fruits like
Total oils 1.4 – 3.3 mL/100g
passion fruit, apricot and goo-
Myrcene No data seberries. This aroma complex
Linalool No data Herbal Red is rounded by spicy and green
Alpha ø 2018 7.8 % berries notes like fennel seeds and
parsley. The dominant note
Cream in the cold infusion is quince,
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel with the addition of lemon-
Woody aromatic
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region, grass, elderflower and also
grower and degree of ageing. Comet (cold infusion) Comet (raw hops) green nettle notes.
analysis.
Hallertau Blanc Germany
Myrrh Floral
9
Chamomile Vegetal 8 Citrus

Aroma
Muscatel
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 In the cold infusion spicy
Cucumber 3
2
herbal to woody notes of
tomato leaves and barrique
Lemongrass 1
Green come to the fore. These are
Europe
Spicy
fruits combined with wine aromas
of muscatel and Federweisser.
In the raw hops these are
Hallertau Blanc is a daughter complemented by green
Herbal Red vegetal elements of lovage
of the cultivar Cascade berries
with a fruity- floral white and onion but grapefruit
notes and fruity nuances of
wine bouquet. The aroma
Menthol Cream strawberry and cassis can
variety was bred in Huell caramel
Woody aromatic also be distinguished.
at the request of the beer
industry in light of its de- Hallertau Blanc (cold infusion) Hallertau Blanc (raw hops)
mand for bold tastes and

new aromas and came onto
Floral
the market in 2012. 9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green 5 Sweet The 2018 Hallertau Blanc
4
fruits shows herself - in the raw
Lineage Daughter of Cascade 3
hops as well as in the cold
Alpha acids* 9.0 – 11.0 % 2 infusion - similar to the
1 aromas of the overview
Spicy from 2013-2018. Green fruit
fruits
Total Polyphenols 3.0 – 4.0 %
notes like muscatel grapes
and pear are well balanced
Myrcene 70.5 % of total with woody aromatic notes
Linalool 0.4 % of total Herbal Red from myrrh and hay. In the
Alpha ø 2018 9.5 % berries raw hops fresh lemon grass
Oil ø 2018 1.3 mL/100g notes are combined with
Cream cool cucumber. And the cold
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel infusion shows the mild side
Woody aromatic
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region, of Hallertau Blanc with mild
grower and degree of ageing. Hallertau Blanc (cold infusion) Hallertau Blanc (raw hops) chamomile blossoms.
analysis.
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh Germany
Lilac Floral
9
Lemon
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Aroma
characteristics
Red Currant Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits
The flavour profile of the
Apricot
4
3 Hallertauer Mittelfrüh in its

2 raw state is characterised by
Juniper 1
Green spicy, woody aromas, such as
Europe
Spicy
fruits liquorice and aniseed, with
subtle notes of blackberry.
The cold infusion also has a
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh is woody, tea-like foundation,
Herbal Red with spicy bergamot and
the original regional variety berries
of Hallertau and, with its citrus fruits adding subtlety.
delicate aroma and average
Menthol Cream
bitter content, is still very caramel
Woody aromatic
popular today. This hop
variety almost disappeared Hallertauer Mittelfrueh (cold infusion) Hallertauer Mittelfrueh (raw hops)
due to its high susceptibility

to wilt. Thanks to a resur-
Floral
gence in demand and newly 9
Vegetal Citrus
available virus-free plants,
Analytical values
8
Crop 2018
however, the cultivar is cur- 7

rently making a comeback. Green Sweet 2018 seemed to be a good
Lineage Land Variety 5
grassy
4
fruits aroma year for Hellertauer
Alpha acids* 3.0 – 5.5 %
3
Mittelfrüh. A surprisingly vast
Beta acids 3.0 – 5.0 % aroma range from floral to all
2
Total Polyphenols 4.0 – 5.0 % 1 fruity notes (rose, geranium,
Spicy Green
Total oils 0.7 – 1.3 mL/100 g fruits lemon, apricot, gooseberries
Myrcene 20.0 – 28.0 % of total and red currants) are
Linalool 0.7 – 1.1 % of total combined with the spiciness
Alpha ø 2018 3.9 % of myrtle, juniper and
Oil ø 2018 1.1 mL/100g Herbal Red pepper. In the cold infusion
berries the beguilingly fragrant lilac
notes are combined with fresh
Cream lemon notes as well as sweet
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel apricot aromas highlighted by
Woody aromatic
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region, a hint of marjoram.
grower and degree of ageing. Hallertauer Mittelfrueh (cold infusion) Hallertauer Mittelfrueh (raw hops)

analysis.
Hallertauer Tradition Germany
Lily of the Valley Floral

9
Pear
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Aroma
characteristics
Jasmine Green
grassy
6
4
Sweet
fruits
The predominant aromas in
the raw hops are those of
Lime
3
2 citrus and lime, accompanied

1
by vegetal notes. In the cold
Green grassy
Green
Europe
Spicy
fruits infusion, sweet stone fruits
such as apricots, peaches and
candied cherries contribute
Hallertauer Tradition was bred to its well-balanced flavour
Herbal Red profile which is rounded off
as a successor to Hallertauer berries
Mittelfrueh and was licensed with a delicate cassis aroma.
in 1993. It is comparable to
Menthol Cream
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh and caramel
Woody aromatic
is distinguished by its good
yields. The hop variety Hallertauer Tradition (cold infusion) Hallertauer Tradition (raw hops)
Tradition displays good re-

sistance to wilt and downy
Floral
mildew. 9
Vegetal 8 Citrus
7
6
Analytical values
Growing Area Germany
Green
grassy
5 Sweet
fruits
Crop 2018
4
Lineage Hallertauer Gold x 75/15/106 3 2018 brought the floral notes
Alpha acids* 4.0 – 7.0 % 2
of Hallertauer Tradition to
1
Beta acids 3.0 – 6.0 % Green the fore. In the raw hops
Spicy
fruits
Total Polyphenols 4.0 – 5.0 % these notes are augmented
Total oils 0.5 – 1.0 mL/100 g by fresh lime, green-grassy
Myrcene 17.0 – 32.0 % of total and cedar wood notes. In the
Linalool 0.7 – 1.2 % of total
cold infusion floral notes are
Herbal Red
combined with the sweet
Alpha ø 2018 5.2 % berries
aroma of pear and jasmine
Oil ø 2018 0.8 mL/100g
tea.
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Hallertauer Tradition (cold infusion) Hallertauer Tradition (raw hops)

analysis.
Herkules Germany
Apricot Floral
9
Wild Garlic Vegetal 8

7
Citrus
Aroma
Tomato Leaves Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits
characteristics
Green aromas, such as
Marjoram
4
3 tomato leaves and peppers,

2 predominate in the raw
Lemon 1
Green hops. In the cold infusion, the
Europe
Spicy
fruits Herkules hop’s flavour profile
is characterised by cool notes
of melissa and citrus fruits,
The Herkules cultivar bred delicately balanced with
Herbal Red floral nuances and the sweet
at the Huell hop research berries
institute is aptly named flavour of honeydew melon.
after the mighty Greek
Menthol Cream
hero Hercules. In the Greek caramel
Woody aromatic
saga, Hercules completes
tasks that were considered Herkules (cold infusion) Herkules (raw hops)
quite impossible. Similarly,

this high-alpha variety, with Floral
its high yields and high Vegetal 9
Citrus
amount of bitterness, has 8
Crop 2018
to meet a series of high 7
6
demands from growers and Analytical values
Green Sweet
The raw hop aroma is
5
brewers alike. Its acreage in Growing Area Germany grassy
4
fruits strongly influenced by
Germany is growing fast. Lineage Daughter of Taurus 3
sweet fruits and savoury
Alpha acids* 12.0 – 17.0 % 2 elements such as honeydew
1 melon and leek seasoned
Spicy
fruits with lovage and marjoram.
Combined with fresh green
grassy notes like tomatoe
Myrcene 30.0 – 50.0 % of total leaves and also lemon this
Linalool 0.3 – 0.8 % of total produces a harmonious overall
Herbal Red
Alpha ø 2018 16.4 % berries impression. The other notable
Oil ø 2018 1.8 mL/100 g aromas in the cold infusion are
lemon, apricot and sauerkraut,
Menthol Cream
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel making for a remarkable, fresh
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region, Woody aromatic
flavour experience.
grower and degree of ageing. Herkules (cold infusion) Herkules (raw hops)

analysis.
Hersbrucker Spaet Germany
Kiwi Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
Green bell pepper 8
7
Aroma
characteristics
Black Tea
6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 The dominant elements in
Grapefruit 3
2
the raw hops are savoury
aromas such as lovage com-
1
bined with a pinch of ginger
Chamomile
Green
Europe
Spicy
fruits and lemon grass. In the cold
infusion, the flavour profile
is defined by nuances of lime
The Hersbrucker hop, a and black tea.
Herbal Red
traditional variety from berries
the growing region of the
same name, has strong
Menthol Cream
growth characteristics and caramel
Woody aromatic
a particularly robust nature.
It is largely resistant to Hersbrucker Spaet (cold infusion) Hersbrucker Spaet (raw hops)
pathogens.
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet This year Hersbrucker raw
5
4
fruits hops present itself with fresh
Lineage Land Variety 3
notes from the floral, citrus and
Alpha acids* 1.5 – 4.0 % 2 green-grassy aroma spectrum.
1 Chamomile blossom is paired
Spicy with tangy grapefruit notes
fruits
and highlighted by green bell
pepper. Whereas the cold
Myrcene 15.0 – 30.0 % of total infusion presents itself more
Linalool 0.5 – 1.0 % of total Herbal Red lovely with flowery apple
Alpha ø 2018 2.4 % berries blossoms, sweet kiwi and red
Oil ø 2018 1.0 mL/100 g apples enhanced by the scent
Cream of grape seeds.
Menthol
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Hersbrucker Spaet (cold infusion) Hersbrucker Spaet (raw hops)

analysis.
Huell Melon Germany
Strawberry Floral
9
Tangerine Vegetal 8 Citrus

Aroma
Honeydew Melon
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
Both in its raw state and in
Quince
4
3 cold infusion, this cultivar

displays sweet fruity aromas
Caramel
2
1
Green of wild strawberry and melon,
Europe
Spicy
fruits rounded off by creamy notes
of yoghurt. Fruit tea, especially
ice tea with peach flavour
Huell Melon is a new variety and herbal-spicy lemon balm,
Herbal Red aniseed, lavender and floral
from Huell whose character berries
is typified by a strong honey- geranium give the raw hops
its special flavour.
dew melon and strawberry
Menthol Cream
note. This cultivar is a daughter caramel
Woody aromatic
of Cascade and was released
in 2012. The aroma variety Huell Melon (cold infusion) Huell Melon (raw hops)
was bred at the request of

the beer industry in light of its
Floral
demand for bold tastes and 9 Crop 2018
Vegetal Citrus
new aromas. 8
7 Sweet - nothing describes
6 this hop aroma better than
Analytical values Green Sweet
grassy
5 the attribute "sweet". In
Growing Area Germany fruits
4
the raw hops Sweet fruits
- like honey dew melon,
Alpha acids* 7.0 – 8.0 % 2
apricot and peach - are
Beta acids 6.0 – 8.0 % Green combined with quince, red
Spicy
fruits
Total Polyphenols 3.0 – 4.0 % apples and strawberries
Total oils 0.8 – 2.1 mL/100g and all these sweet notes
Myrcene 36.2 % of total are augmented by sweet
Linalool 0.2 % of total caramell and highlighted
Herbal Red
Alpha ø 2017 5.8 % berries by a fresh tangerine.
In the cold infusion the
Oil ø 2017 1.5 mL/100 g
sweet character is even
Menthol Cream more pronounced by the
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region, Woody aromatic lack of the tangerine
grower and degree of ageing. Huell Melon (cold infusion) Huell Melon (raw hops) freshness.
analysis.
Kazbek Czech Republic
Mango Floral
9
Pineapple Vegetal 8 Citrus

Aroma
Raspberry
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
The predominant aromas
Multivitamin
4
3 in the cold infusion

2 are grapefruit, lemon and
Orange 1
Green lime, accompanied by sweet
Europe
Spicy
fruits fruits, such as pineapple,
passion fruit, peach and
watermelon, with light top
Named after a high peak notes of honey and cream
Herbal Red caramel. These aromas also
in the Caucasus Mountains, berries
Kazbek is equally outstanding occur in the raw hops where
they are joined by nuances of
thanks to the lemon-fruity
Menthol Cream raspberries, orange, ginger,
character of its hop aroma. caramel
Woody aromatic elderberries and chocolate.
This cultivar was released
Light notes of lemon balm
in 2008. Kazbek (cold infusion) Kazbek (raw hops)
add particular emphasis to
the overall aroma.
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Two categories are enough to
5
Growing Area Czech Republic grassy
4
fruits describe Kazbek - Citrus and
Lineage Breeding material with origin 3
sweet fruits. Sweet orange
in Russian wild hops 2 and orange candy is combined
Alpha acids* 5.0 – 8.0 % with tropical fruit juice aroma
Spicy Green
Beta acids 4.0 – 6.0 % fruits of passion fruit, mango,
Total Polyphenols 3.5 – 4.5 % pineapple, banana and a hint
Total oils 0.9 – 1.8 mL/100g of raspberries. Interestingly this
applies for the raw hops as well
Herbal Red as - slightly less - for the cold
berries infusion.
Alpha ø 2018 4.7 %
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Kazbek (cold infusion) Kazbek (raw hops)

analysis.
Lublin Poland
Pepper Floral
9
Vegetal
Citrus
Thyme 8
Aroma
Apple blossom
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
Cucumber
grassy fruits
4
In its raw state, this cultivar
3
is defined by the extremely
Hay
2
1
spicy aromas of pepper, juni-
Green
Europe
Spicy per, dill and curry, combined

fruits
with cool, floral notes. Strong
citrus notes are the dominant
feature in the cold infusi-
Originating from the Saaz
Herbal Red on – accompanied by spicy
hop, this variety is a Pula- berries
overtones, notes of lemon
wy breeding with very fine
tea and slight traces of cre-
aroma characteristics. Today
Menthol Cream am-caramel.
Lublin is cultivated in the Po- caramel
lish growing regions Lublin, Woody aromatic
Poznan and Opole. It is aver- Lublin (cold infusion) Lublin (raw hops)
age alpha and hectare yield,

however, is better than that Floral
of Saaz. Lublin has a good Vegetal 9
Citrus
tolerance to diseases and 8
Crop 2018
grows on light to medium 7
Growing Area Poland 6

heavy soils. Analysenwerte Woody aromatic notes are
Green 5 Sweet
Lineage It was bred from the variety Saaz
grassy
4
fruits mixed with herbal and
green grassy notes. Lublin
Alpha acids* 2.0 – 4.5 Gew.-% 3
2 presents herself as a sa-

Beta acids 3.0 – 4.0 Gew.-%
1 voury hop variety with re-
Total Polyphenols - Spicy Green
fruits sinous notes combined with
Total Oil 0.5 – 1.1 mL/100 g pepper, lovage, dill and
Myrcen 22 – 29 % des Gesamtöls thyme. In the cold infusion
Linalool - also cucumber and hay are
Alpha ø 2018 2.1 % Herbal Red present.
berries
Menthol Cream
grower and degree of ageing. Lublin (old infusion) Lublin (raw hops)
* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotomet-

ric analysis.
Mandarina Bavaria Germany
Gooseberry Floral
9
Orange Vegetal 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
Tangerine Green
grassy
6
4
Sweet
fruits
characteristics
In both the cold infusion and
Cream 3
2
the raw hops Mandarina
Bavaria is dominated by citrus
Almond 1
Green notes of grapefruit and lemon,
Europe
Spicy
fruits with a flavoursome addition
of cassis and redcurrant.
In addition, in the raw hops
Mandarina Bavaria is a hop spicy elements such as pepper
Herbal Red and exotic pineapple contribute
variety with a pleasant fruity berries
aroma and a particu larly to the flavour profile.
distinctive tangerine note.
Menthol Cream
The aroma variety was bred caramel
Woody aromatic
in Huell at the request of the
beer industry in light of its Mandarina Bavaria (cold infusion) Mandarina Bavaria (raw hops)
demand for bold tastes and

new aromas and came onto
Floral
the market in 2012. 9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Rich in citrus notes like
5
4
fruits tangerine and orange com-
bined with sweet fruity no-
Alpha acids* 7.0 – 10.0 % 2 tes of plum and peach, pear
1 and gooseberry Mandarina
Spicy presents herself as pleasant
Total Polyphenols 2.3 – 2.7 % fruits
as ever. In the cold infusion
the tangerine orange notes
Myrcene 71.0 % of total are augmented by sweet al-
Linalool 0.3 % of total Herbal Red monds and cream.
Oil ø 2018 1.8 mL/100 g
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Mandarina Bavaria (cold infusion) Mandarina Bavaria (raw hops)

analysis.
Monroe Germany
Red Currant Floral

9
Vegetal Citrus
Plum Aroma
8
7
characteristics
Cherry
6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 Just like Marilyn Monroe,
Strawberry 3
2
this hop variety is a knock-
out in red (aromas). The
Passion Fruit
1
Green raw hops contain lovely
Europe
Spicy
fruits notes of raspberry and
cassis complimented by
orange syrup and lime.
The new hop variety Monroe Other characteristics such
Herbal Red as gooseberry and quince
is almost as extravagant in berries
character as the actress it was are also present. The cold
infusion includes green,
named after. With an alpha
Menthol Cream grassy elements such as leek,
content of only 2.5 % and an caramel
Woody aromatic fennel and hay.
oil content of 0.95 ml/100 g,
Monroe showcases itself at Monroe (cold infusion) Monroe (raw hops)
the beginning as mild and

smooth. When you add the
Floral
hop to a beer, then she shows 9
Vegetal Citrus
her true colours. 8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet This year we are presented
5
4
fruits again with a glamorously
Lineage From wild US variety 3
fruity performance from the
Alpha acids* 2.0 – 4.5 % 2 raw hops. The starring roles
are played by the very many
Beta acids No data Green
Spicy red fruits such as cherry,
fruits
strawberry, raspberry and
Total oils 0.8 - 1.3 mL/100 g
redcurrant, combined with
Myrcene No data sweet fruits such as passion
Linalool No data Herbal Red fruit and peach. The same
Alpha ø 2018 3.2 % berries red fruits are the dominant
Oil ø 2018 0.96 mL/100 g elements in the cold infusion,
Cream crowned here with some flo-
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel ral geranium notes.
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Monroe (cold infusion) Monroe (raw hops)

analysis.
Perle Germany
Pepper Floral
9
Raisin Vegetal 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
Barrique Green
grassy
6
4
Sweet
fruits
characteristics
In the cold infusion, the
Vanilla 3
2
French cultivar of perle is
characterised by aromas
Dried fruits 1
Green of tea with milk and mild
Europe
Spicy
fruits smooth components of cream
caramel contrasted with a
woody straw aroma. in the
Perle is particularly popular raw hops green fruits, citrus
Herbal Red and honey notes reinforce
thanks to a perfect combi- berries
nation of aromatic flavour the overall picture.
characteristics and a good
Menthol Cream
alpha content. Its remarkable caramel
Woody aromatic
yields and particularly high
resistance to diseases make Perle (cold infusion) Perle (raw hops)
this variety especially attrac-

tive to growers.
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Weather conditions in 2018
5
4
fruits reduced the fruity aroma
Lineage It was bred from the variety 3
from Perle. With dried fruits,
Northern Brewer 2 barrique and spicy pepper
Alpha acids* 4.0 – 9.0 % notes the hop variety shines
Spicy Green
Beta acids 2.5 – 4.5 % fruits still like a pearl only a lightle
Total Polyphenols 3.0 – 5.0 % bit more subtle. The cold
Total oils 0.5 – 1.5 mL/100 g infusion brings the sweet
aromas of Perle like vanilla,
Herbal Red raisins and lily to the fore.
Linalool 0.2 – 0.6 % of total berries
Alpha ø 2018 5.6 %
Oil ø 2018 1.1 mL/100 g
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Perle (cold infusion) Perle (raw hops)

analysis.
Polaris Germany
Pear Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
Pineapple Aroma
8
7
characteristics
Lychee
6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 As can be gathered from the
Menthol-Like Candy 3
2
name of the cultivar, cool
menthol notes of mint play
Banana a key part in the cold infusi-

1
Green
Europe
Spicy
fruits on complemented by sweet
toffee and banana nuances.
In the raw hops, spicy aro-
Polaris is a new variety with matic elements of cumarin,
Herbal Red Artemesia, woodruff, lemon
an intense and pleasant berries
fruit aroma. This very balm and bergamot can be
distinguished. Fruity quince
refreshing note ist similar
Menthol Cream and pineapple add to the in-
to a peppermint where caramel
Woody aromatic teresting overall picture.
fruity and resin notes
come to the forefront. The Polaris (cold infusion) Polaris (raw hops)
aroma variety was bred in

Huell at the request of the
Floral
beer industry in light of its 9
Vegetal Citrus
demand for bold tastes and 8
Crop 2018
new aromas. It came onto 7
6
the market in 2012. Analytical values Green Sweet Sweet banana, kiwi, lychee,
5
4
fruits pineapple in combination with
Lineage Huell breeding line 3
heavy menthol aromas show
Alpha acids* 18.0 – 23.0 % 2 the glacier-cool side of Polaris.
In combination with green fruits
Spicy like pear and gooseberries raw
fruits
hops and cold infusion battle
Total oils 3.0 - 4.4 mL/100g
for the best aroma impressions.
Myrcene 50.3 % of total
Linalool 0.2 % of total Herbal Red
Oil ø 2018 3.0 mL/100 g
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Polaris (cold infusion) Polaris (raw hops)

analysis.
Relax Germany
Lavender Floral
9
Rose
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Aroma
Cognac Green
grassy
6
4
Sweet
fruits
characteristics
With such a high oil content,
Lychee 3
2
a wide diversity of aromas
is to be expected of this
Leather 1
Green hop variety, just as the
Europe
Spicy
fruits description of its aroma
confirms. From cornflower
and the aroma of alpine
Relax is a hop variety original- meadows to lemongrass
Herbal Red and hibiscus, this variety
ly bred not for beer, but for berries
tea. Despite having a very shows a refreshing profile.
When a cold extraction with
low α-acid content, Relax has
Menthol Cream this variety is completed,
a remarkably high β-acid and caramel
Woody aromatic notes of honeydew melon
oil content, which still makes
are present.
it a very attractive variety for Relax (cold infusion) Relax (raw hops)
the brewer.
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Lavender and rose - peach
5
4
fruits and lychee - cognac and
Lineage Huell breeding line 3
leather: Aroma combinations
Alpha acids* 0.25 – 1.5 % 2 which are not typically to be
found in one hop variety.
Beta acids 13.2 % Green
Spicy Relax has them all in a very
fruits
similar display in both raw
Total oils 0.9 - 1.5 mL/100 g
hops and cold infusion.
Myrcene No data
Linalool No data Herbal Red
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Relax (cold infusion) Relax (raw hops)

analysis.
Saaz Czech Republic
Calendula Floral
9
Cucumber
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Aroma
Thyme Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits
characteristics
Spicy, woody and herbal –
Tobacco
4
3 this is undoubtedly a variety

2 with a distinctive character.
Pine 1
Green The raw hop aroma has notes
Europe
Spicy
fruits of tobacco, cognac, barrique
casks, hay and leather. The
cold infusion is more mellow,
Saaz originates from the with calming honey, camo-
Herbal Red mile tea and floral compo-
Czech growing region of the berries
same name. The success of nents, and yet without any
loss of strength.
this old, traditional regional
Menthol Cream
variety lies in its particularly caramel
Woody aromatic
mild hoppy note. The aromas
in whole cone hops are Saaz (cold infusion) Saaz (raw hops)
predominantly spicy, woody

ones, such as tarragon, laven-
Floral
der, cedarwood and smoked 9
Vegetal Citrus
bacon. 8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Green grassy - woody -
5
4
fruits herbal. Saaz presents herself
Lineage Land variety 3
again with distinctive aroma
Alpha acids* 3.0 – 6.0 % 2 impressions. Surprisingly
these aromas are brought in
Spicy the cold infusion with even
fruits
more intensity to the fore.
Earthy, pine, tobacco, thyme
Myrcene 25.0 – 40.0 % of total and black tea are mixed with
Linalool app. 0.5 % of total Herbal Red fresh cucumber and parsley
Alpha ø 2017 3.4 % berries mixed with a hint of fresh
Oil ø 2017 0.51 mL/100 g lime and calendula.
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Saaz (cold infusion) Saaz (raw hops)

analysis.
Saphir Germany
Floral
Lemon 9
Vegetal
Peach
Citrus
8
Aroma
Lilac
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
The unique wealth of
Oregano
4
3 contrast in its flavour profile

2 is demonstrated in the raw
Tobacco 1
Green hops by the spicy woodiness
Europe
Spicy
fruits of juniper, combined with
red fruits, such as strawberry.
In the cold infusion, on the
Saphir differs considerably other hand, aromas of citrus,
Herbal Red
from other German aroma berries
bergamot, lemon grass, black
varieties with its fruity aro- tea and green fruits set the
ma characteristics. Saphir tone.
Menthol Cream
was bred at the “Hopfen- caramel
forschungszentrum Huell” Woody aromatic
and was released in 2000, Saphir (cold infusion) Saphir (raw hops)
together with the varieties

Smaragd and Opal as new Floral
aroma varieties. Vegetal 9
Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values
Green Sweet
A mighty fine aroma variety,
5
4
fruits this Saphir. In the raw hops
Lineage Huell breeding material 3
lemon is mixed with the
Alpha acids* 2.0 – 4.5 % 2 fragrant smell of lilac and
sweet fruits like lychee and
Spicy peach. The aroma is balanced
Total Polyphenols 4.0 – 5.0 % fruits
by quince and nettle aromas
combined with tobacco.
Myrcene 25.0 – 40.0 % of total In the cold infusion even
Linalool 0.8 – 1.3 % of total more green fruits are
Herbal Red
Alpha ø 2018 3.6 % berries present: pear is mixed with
Oil ø 2018 1.41 mL/100 g oregano and green notes and
a refeshing green note with a
Menthol Cream
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel splash of bergamot is added.
grower and degree of ageing. Saphir (cold infusion) Saphir (raw hops)

ric analysis.
46 On page 4, you will find a detailed itemisation of the aromas that are assigned to the individual descriptors. 47
Sládek Czech Republic
Geranium Floral
9
Orange Vegetal 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
Cognac Green
grassy
6
4
Sweet
fruits
characteristics
Due to the dominance of citrus,
Melon 3
2
green fruits and berries, the
raw hops of this variety are
Gingerbread 1
Green second to none for enjoyment.
Europe
Spicy
fruits Here, tangy grapefruit meets
exciting cassis; melon and
apple meet quince and goose-
The cultivar’s name Sládek berry. This fruit cocktail is also
Herbal Red found in the cold infusion,
is derived from the Czech berries
word meaning “beer brewer”. where it is joined by peach,
strawberry and passion fruit.
Sládek’s fruity flavour profile
Menthol Cream
and its well-balanced bitter caramel
Woody aromatic
taste give the beer a special
taste. Sládek (cold infusion) Sládek (raw hops)
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Orange and apricot blended
5
4
fruits with geranium and Cognac,
Lineage Breeding material with origin of 3
Sládek is again in favour
Northern Brewer and Saaz 2 of a citrus-fresh tangy
Alpha acids* 4.0 – 9.0 % 1 cocktail. Spiced with some
Spicy Green
Beta acids 8.0 – 11.0 % fruits gingerbread aroma and
Total Polyphenols 3.5 – 5.5 % honey Christmas seems to
Total oils 0.8 – 1.0 mL/100g be coming sooner this year.
The cold infusion is more
Herbal Red refreshing with more lemon,
berries water melon and grassy
Alpha ø 2018 4.2 %
aromas.
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Sládek (cold infusion) Sládek (raw hops)

analysis.
Styrian Savinjski Golding Slovenia
Floral
Pear Vegetal
9
Citrus
8
Aroma
Melon 7
6 characteristics
Green bell pepper Green
grassy
5
3
Sweet
fruits
In the cold infusion Savinski
Golding’s appeal lies in
Hay 2
1
aromas of green tea, lemon
and iced tea. In addition, spicy
Incense
Green
Europe
Spicy
fruits herbal notes of flavourful
compounds combine with
elements of sweet fruits.
Styrian Savinjski Golding is In the raw hops, citrus and
Herbal Red tea-like components such as
a traditional Slovenian va- berries
riety originating from the lemon grass and green tea
also predominate, along with
English variety Fuggle, which
Menthol Cream peppermint and green apple.
was brought to Slovenia in caramel
Woody aromatic
the early 19th century. This
variety is known for its noble Styrian Savinjski Golding (cold infusion) Styrian Savinjski Golding (raw hops)
hop aroma and pleasant

bitterness.
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Also in 2018: these fresh
5
Growing Area Slovenia grassy
4
fruits raw hops evoke thoughts of
Lineage Daughter of Fuggle 3
lying in the hay. Their aroma
Alpha acids* 3.5 – 6.0 % 2 is spiced with a good pinch
1 of incense and grape seeds.
Spicy The additional note of melon
fruits
has a refreshing effect on
the palate. The cold infusion
Myrcene 27.0 – 33.0 % of total is dominated by green bell
Linalool ca. 0.8 % of total Herbal Red pepper, finely seasoned with
Alpha ø 2018 4.2 % berries pear.
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Styrian Savinjski Golding (cold infusion) Styrian Savinjski Golding (raw hops)

analysis.
Triskel France
Cream Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
Lemon Aroma
8
7
characteristics
Tarragon
6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 In the cold infusion, notes
Caramel 3
2
of cream caramel such as
toffee combine with straw-
Apple berry aromas and green

1
Green
Europe
Spicy
fruits vegetal artichokes, peppers
and nettles. Woodyaromatic
tobacco contributes an
Triskel is a newly bred hop interesting note to the overall
Herbal Red flavour profile. in the raw
with an aroma similar to berries
Strisselspalter. The name hops, besides these green
vegetal components, there
“Triskel” was inspired by
Menthol Cream are extracts of creamy
triskelion, the symbol of caramel
Woody aromatic yoghurt with sweet honey,
the Gauls, the ancestors of
fruity peach, succulent water-
the modern French people. Triskel (cold infusion) Triskel (raw hops)
melon and floral geranium.
This represents the three
elements: earth, air and
Floral
water. 9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Mild creamy notes with a
5
Growing Area France grassy
4
fruits pinch of freshness provoked
Lineage A cross between Strisselspalter 3
by lemon and tarragon
and the male plant of the 2 notes. In 2018 Triskel is
English hop variety Yeoman
1 both: sweet and mild plus
Alpha acids* 8.0 – 9.0 % Spicy Green
fruits tangy and tart. As well in
Beta acids 4.0 – 4.7 % the raw hops as in the cold
Total Polyphenols 3.7 – 5.4 % infusion.
Myrcene 60.0 % of total Herbal Red
Linalool 0.7 % of total berries
Alpha ø 2018 3.0 %

Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Triskel (cold infusion) Triskel (raw hops)

analysis.
Azacca™ USA
Peach
Floral
Vegetal 9 Aroma
Pineapple 8 Citrus characteristics
7
Gooseberry The appeal of this variety in

6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
the raw hops lies in green
4
fruits such as quince and
Grapefruit 3
2
gooseberry. These are joined
by sweet mango and kiwi,
Celeriac Spicy
1
Green
fruits
while mint adds a fresh
element to the aroma. Green
tea and rose leaves are added
to this fruity composition in
Azacca™ is the lwa or the the cold infusion.
Herbal Red
spirit of the agriculture and berries
the farming practices. The
hop formerly known as #483
Menthol Cream
was released from the Amer- caramel
ican Dwarf Hop Association Woody aromatic
Azacca™ (cold infusion) Azacca™ (raw hops)
2014.
Floral
USA
9
Vegetal
Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values
Green Sweet
The appeal of this variety in
5
Growing Area USA grassy
4
fruits the raw hops lies in sweet
Lineage Mother Toyomidori, Father 3
fruits such as mango and
ADHA 94/95 pineapple, while grapefruit
2
Alpha acids* 14.0 - 16.0 1 adds a fresh element to the
Green
Beta acids 4.0 – 5.5 % Spicy aroma. These are joined
fruits
Total Polyphenols No data by pear and gooseberry
Total oils 1.6 – 2.5 mL/100 g and lily of the valley makes
Myrcene 45.0 – 55.0 % of total this variety really special.
Linalool No data Herbal Red In the cold infusion some
Alpha ø 2018 11.7 %
berries savoury celeriac gives the
Oil ø 2018 1.6 mL/100g
variety that certain something
to the otherwise sweet and
Menthol Cream
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel green fruit aroma.
grower and degree of ageing. Azacca™ (cold infusion) Azacca™ (raw hops)

ric analysis.
Cascade USA
Plum Floral
9
Aroma
Vegetal Citrus characteristics
Lime 8
7
Passion Fruit
6 The distinguishing features
Green 5 Sweet of this variety are its long,
grassy fruits
4 dark-green cones and its low
Tomato leaves
3
alpha content. In the cold in-
2
fusion, citrus aromas come
1
Green strongly to the fore, whereas
Geranium Spicy
fruits
cream caramel and fruity
notes of blackberries and
mango predominate in the
The Cascade cultivar takes raw hops. Due to its optimal
Herbal Red
its name from the Cascades, berries
cultivation characteristics and
a mountain range of vol- good resistance to downy
canic origin in the USA. The mildew, Cascade produces
Menthol Cream high yields. The Cascade va-
Cascade variety was bred caramel
Woody aromatic riety is very popular for use in
in Oregon as part of the
Cascade (cold infusion) Cascade (raw hops) US-American craft beers, par-
USDA breeding programme
ticularly for India Pale Ales.
and released in 1972. The
typical features of Cascade
USA
Floral
are its long, dark-green 9
Vegetal Citrus
cones and its relatively low Analytical values
8
Crop 2018
alpha acid content. Cascade Growing Area USA
7
6
has a very pleasant fruity, Lineage It was obtained by crossing Green Sweet Once again this year there is
5
citrus-like aroma and is an English Fuggle with a male grassy
4
fruits a prominent fruity, lemony
plant, which originated from
the most popular variety the Russian variety Serebrianka 3
aroma mix of passion
among US craft brewers. Alpha acids* 4.5 – 7.0 % 2 fruit, lime and plum. in
Beta acids 4.8 – 7.0 % 1 combination with green
Spicy Green
fruits tomato leave notes. The cold
infusion brings out some lily
of the valley notes which are
enhanced by sweet fruits
Linalool No data such as cherry. There is also
Herbal Red
Alpha ø 2018 7.0 % berries an element of ginger in the
Oil ø 2018 1.5 mL/100g cold infusion, accompanied
Cream by the scent of majoram and
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel tomato leaves as well.
Woody aromatic

analysis.
USA
Centennial
Bergamot Floral
9
Lemongrass Vegetal 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
Pineapple Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits
characteristics
In the raw hops, woody-spicy
Lychee
4
3 aromas of spruce, barrique,

2
tonka bean, tarragon and
Pear Spicy
1
Green
fruits
aniseed combine with fruity
raspberry notes to produce
a well-rounded character.
In the cold infusion, on the
Centennial is a relatively other hand, camomile, tea
Herbal Red
new high-alpha variety. berries
and citrus overtones form an
First released in 1990, interesting contrast.
Centennial is composed of
Menthol Cream
¾ Brewers Gold and minor caramel
shares of other cultivars, Woody aromatic
such as Fuggle and East Centennial (cold infusion) Centennial (raw hops)
Kent Golding. Sometimes

it is also referred to as
USA
Floral
Super Cascade, but the 9 Crop 2018
Vegetal
citrus character that Analytical values 8 Citrus
predominates in Cascade is Growing Area USA 7
With a very sweet-lemony
not as strongly noticeable Lineage The genetic composition is 3/4
6
side Centennial presents
in Centennial. Brewers Gold, 3/32 Fuggle, 1/16 Green 5 Sweet
itself in a very interesting and
grassy fruits
East Kent Golding, 1/32 Bavarian 4
pleasant manner this year.
and 1/16 unknown. 3
Bergamot goes hand in hand
2
Alpha acids* 9.5 - 11.5 %
1
with lemongrass and ginger
Beta acids 3.5 – 4.5 % Spicy Green - Pineapple, lychee and
fruits
Total Polyphenols - apricot give a certain balance
Total oils 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100 g to these tangy aromas,
which are spiced with
resinous aromas and curry.
Linalool 1.0 – 2.0 % of total Herbal Red
berries The cold infusion goes more
Alpha ø 2018 10.5 %
into the direction of green
Oil ø 2018 2.6 mL/100g
fruits like apple and pear
Menthol Cream
caramel
combined in a preserve
Woody aromatic with a splash of lemongrass.
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of Centennial (cold infusion) Centennial (raw hops) Tarragon and pepper add
grower and degree of ageing.
some spice into this mixture.

ric analysis.
USA
Chinook
Kiwi Floral
9
Geranium Vegetal 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
Blackberry Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits
characteristics
In its raw state, this hop has
Banana
4
3 an herbal, almost smoky,

2
character, reminiscent of
Pineapple Spicy
1
Green
fruits
tarragon, juniper, basil and
lavender, held together by
a well-balanced citrus and
sweet fruit note, including
This cultivar takes its name Grapefruit, lime, kiwi and
Herbal Red
from a Native American berries
pineapple. In the cold infu-
tribe indigenous to the sion, red berries, sweet fruits
region around Washington. and floral elements pre-
It was developed in Menthol Cream dominate – with resiny pine
caramel
Woody aromatic essences completing the so-
Washington State within
phisticated aroma spectrum.
the framework of the USDA Chinook (cold infusion) Chinook (raw hops)
breeding programme and

was released as a high-
USA
Floral
alpha variety in 1985. Vegetal
9 Crop 2018
The female parent of 8 Citrus
this variety is the English Analytical values 7

Like in the overall comparison
6
Golding. Growing Area USA still shows the citrus - sweet
Green 5 Sweet
Lineage Cross between Petham Golding grassy fruits fruit - cocktail including
and USDA selected male with 4
high alpha. lime, pineapple, kiwi and
3
melon. Aromas of thyme
2
Alpha acids* 12.0 – 14.0 % and green apple balance the
1
Beta acids 3.0 – 4.0 % Spicy Green otherwise sweet aromas.
fruits
Total Polyphenols 4.5 – 5.5 % In the cold infusion floral,
Total oils 1.7 – 2.8 mL/100 g citrus and fruity notes are
Myrcene 45.0 – 55.0 % of total evenly balanced: blood
Linalool - orange, banana, green
Herbal Red
Alpha ø 2018 12.9 % berries apple and blackberries are
Oil ø 2018 2.2 mL/100g refreshed by a hint of green
bell pepper.
Menthol Cream
grower and degree of ageing. Chinook (cold infusion) Chinook (raw hops)

ric analysis.
Citra® USA
Mango Floral
9
Blackberry Vegetal 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
Gooseberry Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits
characteristics
As its name suggests, Citra®’s
Grapefruit
4
3 flavour profile contains citrus

2 fruits, such as lime and
Pineapple Spicy
1
Green
fruits
grapefruit, which are particu-
larly pronounced in the cold
infusion. However, tropical
fruit notes of passion fruit,
Citra® is an aroma hop peach, lychee and many
Herbal Red others also contribute to its
variety with a promising berries
future. Developed by Hop uniquely fruity aroma. In the
cold infusion, floral to spicy
Breeding Company LLC, it
Menthol Cream characteristics predominate,
has unique and captivating caramel
Woody aromatic rounding off the flavour
flavour characteristics. The
profile impressively.
Citra® (brand HBC 394 cv.) Citra (cold infusion)
®
Citra® (raw hops)
hop variety originated from

a cross between Hallertauer
USA
Floral
Mittelfrueh and a father 9
Vegetal Citrus
derived from U.S. Tettnang. It 8
7
Crop 2018
was released in 2008.
6
Analytical values Green Sweet And the same procedure as
5
4
fruits every year: the name still says
Lineage 50 % Hallertau; 25 % US Tettnang 3
it all – the aroma is stuffed
Alpha acids* 11.0 – 13.0 % 2 with citrus aroma components
1 like grapefruit and lime. But
Spicy the raw hops have more to
fruits
them than just citrus, adding
notes of pineapple, apricot,
Myrcene 60.0 – 65.0 % of total lychee, gooseberries and
Linalool 1.0 – 2.0 % of total Herbal Red blackberry. A hint of geranium
Alpha ø 2018 13.0 % berries and basil rounds off the
Oil ø 2018 2.7 mL/100g overall impression. The cold
Cream infusion reveals fruits such as
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel pineapple and mango – with a
Woody aromatic
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region, strong note of lemongrass and
grower and degree of ageing. Citra® (cold infusion) Citra® (raw hops) grapefruit.
analysis.
Columbus USA
Floral
Ginger Vegetal 9
Leek 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
Fennel Seeds Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits
characteristics
Celeriac
4
The outstanding feature of
3
these cultivars is their high
2
Tomato Leaves 1
Green
aromatic density. In the raw
Spicy hops, sweet fruit and floral,
fruits
cool, citrusy and ethereal
characteristics interact per-
fectly, thus giving the hops
CTZ (Columbus, Tomahawk
Herbal Red their special flavour profile.
and Zeus) is the most widely berries
In the cold infusion, the pre-
grown variety combination
dominant aroma is an intoxi-
in the USA. The current Super
Menthol Cream cating citrus, accompanied by
High Alpha varieties, have the caramel
Woody aromatic spicy aniseed and fennel no-
same female parent as Nug-
tes. Cool floral characteristics
get, making them at least half Columbus (cold infusion) Columbus (raw hops)
round off the aroma with
sisters to Nugget.
plenty of promise.
Floral
USA
Vegetal 9
Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values
Green Sweet
Columbus gives a very
5
4
fruits vegetal mixture of various
Lineage Daughter of Nugget 3
leek, onion- and garlic like
Alpha acids* 15.0 – 17.0 % 2 aromas, mixed with cele-
1 riac and herbs and spices
Spicy like lovage, fennel seeds
Total Polyphenols No data fruits
and juniper. In combination
with some citrusy aromas
Myrcene 50 - 60 % of total oil like ginger and bergamot;
Linalool 17 % of total oil this variety is quite promi-
Herbal Red
Alpha ø 2018 16.0 % berries sing.
Oil ø 2018 3.0 mL/100g
Menthol Cream
grower and degree of ageing. Columbus (cold infusion) Columbus (raw hops)

ric analysis.
Ekuanot™ USA
Fennel Floral
9
Strawberry Vegetal 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
Grapefruit Green
grassy
6
5 Sweet
fruits
characteristics
Both the raw hops and the
Guava
4
3 cold infusion are fruity to

2 the core and reminiscent of
Gooseberry Spicy
1
Green an exotic cocktail. Grapefruit,
fruits lemongrass and mandarin
lend tangy accents to ripe
guava, lychee, mango,
Like the two very successful pineapple and passion
Herbal Red fruit. Green fruits, such as
varieties Citra® and Mosaic®, berries
Ekuanot™ (HBC 366) was also gooseberries, apple and
grapes, round off the flavour
bred by the Hop Breeding
Menthol Cream profile. In the cold infusion,
Company. The name Ekuanot caramel
Woody aromatic these are joined by fine notes
is evocative of "equinox",
of blackberry and cassis.
the term used for the two Ekuanot™ (cold infusion) Ekuanot™ (raw hops)
days of the year on which

day and night have the
USA
Floral
same number of hours. 9
Vegetal Citrus
This hop variety has a 8
Crop 2018
certain similarity to the 7
6
equinox in that it appears Analytical values Green Sweet The dominant note in both
5
lighter as a young plant Growing Area USA grassy
4
fruits the raw hops and the cold
in a very light green. The Lineage No data 3
infusion is the sweet gua-
older it gets, the darker Alpha acids* 14.5 – 15.5 % 2 va and passion fruit, aug-
its green – day and night, 1 mented with refreshing
Spicy grapefruit and gooseberry
light (green) and dark (green) fruits
rounded off with a hint of
are evenly matched. Total oils 2.5 – 4.5 mL/100g
fennel seeds. The cold infu-
Myrcene No data sion has a similar character,
Linalool No data Herbal Red with guava and grapefruit,
Alpha ø 2018 15.1 % berries but joined here by tomato
Oil ø 2018 4.5 mL/100g leaves and strawberry.
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Ekuanot™ (cold infusion) Ekuanot™ (raw hops)

analysis.
Mosaic® USA
Mango Floral
9
Gooseberry Vegetal 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
characteristics
Pineapple
6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 The cold infusion is dominated
Lime 3
2
by the flavour of pear,
gooseberry, mandarin and
Watermelon Spicy
1
Green
fruits
tinned peaches combined
with jasmine, apple and cherry
blossom. In the raw hops
the overall flavour profile is
Mosaic® is an aroma hop defined by citrus notes of lime
Herbal Red and mandarin, green fruits
variety developed by Hop berries
Breeding Company, LLC and such as gooseberry, vegetal
and green aromas such as
released in 2012. Mosaic® is
Menthol Cream onion, tomato leaves and red
the daughter of the Simcoe® caramel
Woody aromatic pepper, and cassis and peach.
(YCR 14 brand) variety and
These are complemented by
a Nugget-derived male. Mosaic (cold infusion)
®
Mosaic® (raw hops)
spicy notes of curry, chilli and
myrrh.
USA
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
Crop 2018
Analytical values 7
6
Growing Area USA Like in the former years the
Green 5 Sweet
Lineage Daughter of YCR 14 Simcoe® grassy
4
fruits raw hops of this variety present
brand hop variety and a Nugget
derived male 3
a fruity mosaic of passion
Alpha acids* 11.5 – 13.5 % 2 fruit, mango, pineapple,
1 water melon, gooseberries
Spicy and strawberries finely
fruits
accentuated by a strong citrus
note of grapefruit and lime.
Myrcene 47.0 – 53.0 % of total The cold infusion presents
Linalool No data Herbal Red itself with even more sweet
Alpha ø 2018 12.0 % berries note since lacking the heavy
Oil ø 2018 2.0 mL/100g citrus aroma. Passion fruit,
Cream mango and quince are here
Menthol
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel present as well as some grassy
Woody aromatic
harvest, but may vary according to crop year, growing region, and celeriac notes.
grower and degree of ageing. Mosaic® (cold infusion) Mosaic® (raw hops)

analysis.
Sabro® USA
Mango
Elderflower This variety has not yet been evaluated.
Coconut You can use the current 2018 crop as a
Grapefruit guide for the aroma characteristics.
Passion fruit
Sabro™ brand HBC 438 was
developed by the Hop
Breeding Company and
released in 2018. Sabro’s
pedigree is the result of
a unique cross pollination
of a female neomexicanus
hop. With a robust
brewing performance, Floral
USA
Sabro™ proves to be a Vegetal

9
Citrus
strongly expressive hop 8
Crop 2018
that translates its flavor Analytical values 7
6
incredibly well into beer. Growing Area USA Sabro is an incredibly intense,
Green 5 Sweet
Lineage Neomexicanus female grassy
4
fruits yet very balanced hop variety
Alpha acids* 12.0 – 16.0 % 3
with very unique and distinct
Beta acids 4.0 – 7.0 % 2 flavours such like coconut
Total Polyphenols No data 1 and exotic tropical fruit juice.
Spicy Green
fruits Aromas of passion fruit and
mango meet tangy grapefruit
and are then balanced by
Linalool No data
sweet coconut and vanilla.
Alpha ø 2018 14.5 % in the cold infusion a pleasant
Herbal Red
Oil ø 2018 2.3 mL/100g berries elderflower gives a certain
spice to the exotic fruit
cocktail.
Menthol Cream
grower and degree of ageing. Sabro® (cold infusion) Sabro® (raw hops)

ric analysis.
Summit™ USA
Lemongrass Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
Onion Aroma
8
7
characteristics
Wild Garlic
6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 In cold infusion Summit™ is
Fennel 3
2
characterised by spicy/herbal
properties such as eucalyptus
Oregano Spicy
1
Green
fruits
and pepper combined with an
exceptional vegetal overtone
of celeriac, lovage and wild
garlic. The raw hops also
Summit™ is a dwarf high display green, vegtal and
Herbal Red spicy components such as
alpha variety bred by berries
the American Dwarf Hop tomato leaves, onion, aniseed
and marjoram, coupled with
Association and released
Menthol Cream woody notes of incense and
in 2003. This hop variety caramel
Woody aromatic sulphur. Citrus elements such
has an unusually high alpha
as grapefruit, fruity cassis and
acid content, excellent sto- Summit™ (cold infusion) Summit™ (raw hops)
floral lily-of-the-valley subtly
rage stability and powdery round off the overall picture.
mildew resistance.
USA
Floral
9
Vegetal Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values Green Sweet Summit is probably the hop
5
4
fruits variety with the most vegetal
Lineage It was bred from the variety 3
notes. From onion to wild
Nugget garlic, to fennel, celeriac – they
2
Alpha acids* 16.0 – 18.0 % 1 are all present here. The aroma
Spicy Green
Beta acids 4.0 – 6.0 % fruits of the cold infusion is rounded
Total Polyphenols No data off by a pizza-like oregano
Total oils 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g note, coupled with green bell
pepper. The raw hops, on the
Herbal Red other hand, also feature citrus
Linalool No data
berries aromas such as lemongrass.
Alpha ø 2018 17.6 %
Oil ø 2018 2.0 mL/100g
Menthol Cream
Woody aromatic
grower and degree of ageing. Summit™ (cold infusion) Summit™ (raw hops)

analysis.
Cascade Australia
Mango
Red Currant This variety has not yet been evaluated.
Pink Grapefruit You can use the current 2017 crop as a
Rhubarb guide for the aroma characteristics.
Lilac
The Cascade cultivar takes its

name from the Cascades, a
mountain range of volcanic
origin in the USA. The
Cascade variety was bred in
Oregon as part of the USDA
breeding programme and
released in 1972. The typical
features of Cascade are its Floral
long, dark-green cones and Vegetal 9
Citrus
its relatively low alpha acid
Analytical values
8
Crop 2018
content. Cascade has a very 7
pleasant fruity, citrus-like A typical Cascade aroma
Lineage It was obtained by crossing Green 5 Sweet
aroma. an English Fuggle with a male grassy
4
fruits with it's Pink Grapefruit - but
plant, which originated from
the Russian variety Serebrianka 3
with a Australian complexi-
Alpha acids* 6.8 % ty. In the raw hops additio-
2
Beta acids 3.4 % 1 nally to the Pink Grapefruit
Spicy Green
Total Polyphenols No data fruits come many sweet fruits
Total oils 0.95 mL/100g like Mango and Passion Fru-
Australia
Myrcene 72.1 % of total it paired with red currants.

Linalool No data The cold infusion shows
Herbal Red more flowery (lilac) and
Alpha ø 2018 7.3 %
berries green fruit (rhubarb) aro-
Oil ø 2018 1.6 mL/100g
ma than the raw hops with
a sweet finish of pineapple
Menthol Cream
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel and strawberries.

ric analysis.
Ella™ Australia
Lemon Floral
Vegetal 9
Cassis 8
7
Citrus
Aroma
characteristics
Green bell pepper
6
Green 5 Sweet
Geranium
grassy fruits
4 The distinctly floral aromas
3 of this variety are unrivalled.
2
In the raw hops there is
Peach Spicy
1
Green
fruits
a predominance of aromas
ranging from spicy and woody
to vegetal, such as fennel,
tarragon and lavender. This
Ella™ is a new aroma stands in marked contrast to
Herbal Red
variety with strong growth berries
the floral notes and nuances
characteristics. It produces of mint and melissa in the cold
medium-size cones and is infusion. Distinct overtones
a medium to late-maturing Menthol Cream of grapefruit, citrus and
caramel
Woody aromatic bergamot complete the over-
variety. Although Ella™
Ella™ (cold infusion) Ella™ (raw hops) all impression.
is reminiscent of noble
European varieties, it
differs significantly from Floral
them in its characteristics Vegetal 9
Citrus
and offers an interesting 8
Crop 2018
contrast to the many 7
6
modern hop varieties that Analytical values The aroma of the raw hops
Green 5 Sweet
are characterised by citrus Growing Area Australia grassy
4
fruits of this crop has retained its
and tropical fruit aromas. Lineage Australian breeding material 3
floral character. The most
Alpha acids* 13.3 – 16.3 % 2 prominent aroma is gera-
1 nium, followed by lemon
Spicy and fruits such as peach
and red berries like cassis.
Australia

A delicate trace of green
Myrcene 40-50 % of total bell pepper adds a parti-
Linalool 0.2-0.7 % of total cularly interesting note to
Herbal Red
Alpha ø 2018 14.8 % berries the raw hops. The delicate
Oil ø 2018 2.5 mL/100g geranium and cassis note is
also the central feature of
Menthol Cream
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel the cold infusion, combined
here with the tang of Gin-
grower and degree of ageing. Ella™ (cold infusion) Ella™ (raw hops) ger and Mango.
ric analysis.
Enigma™ Australia
Passion fruit Floral

9
Vegetal
Rose hip 8 Citrus

7 Aroma
Camomille characteristics
6
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 These raw hops are just as
Red currant 3
2
intense as a good glass of red
wine: full-bodied, elegant
Nutmeg
1
Green and fruity. Temptingly
Spicy
fruits cloaked in tangy berries such
as cassis, blackberry and
gooseberry, with an exotic
Enigma™, a hop variety scent of quince, passion
Herbal Red
from our hop breeding pro- berries
fruit and pineapple. The cold
gramme, is the latest variety infusion is further enriched
from Hop Products Australia. with tangy citrus notes and
Enigma™ is a descendant of Menthol Cream so exudes a summery charm.
caramel
Tettnang and was released in Woody aromatic
2014. Enigma™ (cold infusion) Enigma™ (raw hops)
Floral
9
Vegetal
Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
Analytical values
6
Growing Area Australia Green Sweet
The raw hops in this year's
5
Lineage From our Australian breeding grassy
4
fruits crop excell in their aroma.
program - descendant of Tettn- From passion fruit to rose
ang tettnanger 3
2 hip - from camomille to

Alpha acids* 13.5 – 16.5 % bergamot , combined with
1
Beta acids 4.8 – 6.4 % Spicy Green
fruits a tang of resin and sage.
Total Polyphenols No data The cold infusion surprises
Australia
Total oils 2.4 – 3.0 mL/100g with the warmth of nutmeg

Myrcene 24-36 % of total oil in a fruity cocktail of red
Linalool 0.3-0.6 % of total oil Herbal Red currant, gooseberry and
Alpha ø 2018 17.2 %
berries passion fruit.
Oil ø 2018 3.3 mL/100g
Menthol Cream
grower and degree of ageing. Enigma™ (cold infusion) Enigma™ (raw hops)

ric analysis.
Galaxy™ Australia
Pineapple
Floral
Vegetal 9
8 Citrus
Aroma
Cherry 7
6 characteristics
Cassis Green
grassy
5
4
Sweet
fruits
It contributes prominent
citrus, passion fruit and
Menthol
3
2
peach aromas when it is
1
Green added to the boil late. In
Gooseberr y Spicy
fruits the raw hops, the aroma is
defined by spicy compo-
nents, such as aniseed and
The Australien hop variety fennel, in a fruity combina-
Herbal Red
Galaxy is a high alpha dual berries
tion with cassis, blueberry,
purpose sedless cultivar with blackberry and raspberry. In
a marked and unique hop addition, notes of gooseberry
aroma. Bred by Hop Products Menthol Cream also come to the fore, parti-
caramel
Woody aromatic cularly in the cold infusion.
Australia and currently grown
in Victoria and Tasmania. Due Galaxy™ (cold infusion) Galaxy™ (raw hops)
to its impressive flavours

the variety Galaxy should Floral
be classified as a flavour 9
Vegetal
Citrus
hop. 8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values
Green Sweet
Again: the raw hops and the
5
Growing Area Australia grassy
4
fruits cold infusion are almost iden-
Lineage 25 % Perle + AUS breeding 3
tical here. Geranium, blood
material orange, pineapple, cherry and
2
Alpha acids* 11.0 – 16.0 % 1 cassis set the tone, augmented
Green
Beta acids 5.0 – 6.5 % Spicy
fruits by a delicate trace of menthol
Total Polyphenols No data and wild garlic. The fruit com-
Australia
Total oils 2.4 – 2.7 mL/100 g ponents are even more noti-
Myrcene 33.0 – 42.0 % of total oil
ceable in the raw hops, where
Herbal Red they are joined by gooseber-
Linalool 0.2-0.6 of total oil
berries ries.
Alpha ø 2018 17.7 %
Oil ø 2018 4.2 mL/100g
Menthol Cream
grower and degree of ageing. Galaxy™ (cold infusion) Galaxy™ (raw hops)

ric analysis.
Topaz™ Australia
Tobacco Floral
9
Cassis
Vegetal
8 Citrus
Aroma
Blood Orange
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
4 This cultivar has the
Stone Fruits 3
2
characteristic earthy notes of
old English hop varieties. The
Candied Orange Spicy
1
Green
fruits
flavour profile in both the
raw hops and the cold infu-
sion is characterised by fruity
aromas of blackberries, goo-
Topaz™ was originally seberries, blueberries and
Herbal Red
selected as a seedless high berries
currants, complemented by
alpha hop mainly for ex- sweet passion fruit notes and
tract production, but recent woody tobacco nuances.
Menthol Cream
work has shown it to have caramel
excellent flavour potential. Woody aromatic
Topaz™ (cold infusion) Topaz™ (raw hops)
Floral
Vegetal 9
Citrus
8
7
Crop 2018
6
Analytical values
Green Sweet
In the raw hops, an intense
5
Growing Area Australia grassy
4
fruits aroma of cassis is combined
Lineage Australian breeding material 3
with woody notes, grapef-
Alpha acids* 15.5 – 18.0 % 2 ruit and apricot. The green
1 bell pepper gives the flavour
Spicy profile an edgy character.
The cold infusion also has a
Australia

high berry content,
Myrcene 25.0 – 43.0 % of total with a strong citrus cha-
Linalool No data racter such as candied
Herbal Red
Alpha ø 2018 18 % berries orange. This aroma is com-
Oil ø 2018 2.1 mL/100 g bined with the warm notes
of tobacco.
Menthol Cream
grower and degree of ageing. Topaz™ (cold infusion) Topaz™ (raw hops)

ric analysis.
Vic Secret Australia
Pepper Vegetal
Floral
9
Pear 8 Citrus
Aroma
Pineapple
7
6 characteristics
Green 5 Sweet
grassy fruits
Both the raw hops and the
Ginger
4
3 cold infusion of this cultivar

2
are strongly characterised
Yarrow Spicy
1
Green
fruits
by green fruits, such as
gooseberries and quince,
sweet candied fruits,
citrus notes of grapefruit
The story of Vic Secret goes and red berries, such as
Herbal Red
back to the year 2000: it was berries
strawberries. Pineapple
planted as a seedling and and passion fruit are also
advanced through the bree- particularly prominent. The
ding programme with great Menthol Cream overall aroma profile is
caramel
Woody aromatic rounded off with intense
strides until the moment
floral notes of rose and
everyone had been waiting Vic Secret (cold infusion) Vic Secret (raw hops)
apple blossom.
for finally arrived with its re-
lease in 2010. This cultivar Floral
has only been in commercial Vegetal 9
Citrus
production since 2013 and 8
Crop 2018
is still an insider’s tip, as its Analytical values
7
6
name suggests. Growing Area Australia The secret lies in the excellent
Green 5 Sweet
Lineage Australian high alpha acid grassy
4
fruits composition of lemony fresh-
femaleand a male developed 3
ness and ripe fruits. The
at Wye College raw hops are characterised
2
Alpha acids* 14.0 – 17.0 % by a tangy aroma of yarrow
1
Beta acids 6.0 % – 7.,0 % Green
Spicy
fruits embedded in the sweetness
Total Polyphenols No data of ripe pear, cassis, honey
Australia
Total oils 2.2 – 2.8 mL/100g melon and fresh ginger. The
Myrcene 38.0 – 41.0 % of total cold infusion is an equally
Linalool 0.2 – 0.6 % of total Herbal Red well-composed fruit mixture
Alpha ø 2018 17.8 %
berries of passion fruit, gooseberry,
Oil ø 2018 3.6 mL/100 g
cassis and grapefruit.
Rounded with an aroma of
Menthol Cream
The analytical values are typical for the variety at the time of caramel lily and pepper.
grower and degree of ageing. Vic Secret (cold infusion) Vic Secret (raw hops)

ric analysis.

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Vic Secret™ Australia 84/85

6 A veritable multi-fruit cocktail

3 strawberry and blackberry.

bears the name Ariana and

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Pepper Vegetal 8 Citrus

3 ceptionally spicy notes. In the

Green reminiscent of tea and citrus,

outstandingly good storage

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

2 hop aroma is a mix of fruits

berry, blackberry, strawberry

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

3 fruit note has receded slightly

1 Instead, several layers of aro-

potpourri. Honeydew melon

Growing Area Germany 6

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Ginger Vegetal 8 Citrus

Lineage Daughter of Styrian Savinjski Green 5 Sweet In Celeia, fresh notes

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Chamomile Vegetal 8 Citrus

mand for bold tastes and

3 Hallertauer Mittelfrüh in its

due to its high susceptibility

Growing Area Germany 6

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Lily of the Valley Floral

2 citrus and lime, accompanied

Tradition displays good re-

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Wild Garlic Vegetal 8

3 tomato leaves and peppers,

quite impossible. Similarly,

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Tangerine Vegetal 8 Citrus

3 cold infusion, this cultivar

was bred at the request of

Pineapple Vegetal 8 Citrus

3 in the cold infusion

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Spicy per, dill and curry, combined

age alpha and hectare yield,

Growing Area Poland 6

2 presents herself as a sa-

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotomet-

demand for bold tastes and

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Red Currant Floral

the beginning as mild and

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

this variety especially attrac-

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

Banana a key part in the cold infusi-

aroma variety was bred in

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

3 this is undoubtedly a variety

predominantly spicy, woody

* The alpha content is determined by means of spectrophotometric

3 contrast in its flavour profile

together with the varieties

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