Bitter hops

The bitter hop varieties bear their name because of a high alpha acid content, which is responsible for the typical basic bitterness of beer.

Herkules

Bitter hops Herkules

Alpha acids 12,0-17,0%
Beta acids 4,0-5,5%
Total polyphenols 3,0-4,0%
Total oil
in ml/100g hops		 1,6-2,4

Polaris

Bitter hops polaris

Alpha acids 18,0-23,0%
Beta acids 4,5-6,0%
Total polyphenols 2,6-2,7%
Total oil
in ml/100g hops		 4,4-4,8

Hallertauer Magnum

Hallertauer Magnum

Alpha acids 11,0-16,0%
Beta acids 5,0-7,0%
Total polyphenols 2,0-3,0%
Total oil
in ml/100g hops		 1,6-2,6

Hallertauer Taurus

Hallertauer Taurus

Alpha acids 12,0-17,0%
Beta acids 4,0-6,0%
Total polyphenols 3,0-4,0%
Total oil
in ml/100g hops		 0,9-1,4

Northern Brewer

Northern Brewer

Alpha acids 6,0-10,0%
Beta acids 3,0-5,0%
Total polyphenols 3,0-4,0%
Total oil
in ml/100g hops		 1,0-1,6

Nugget

nugget

Alpha acids 9,0-13,0%
Beta acids 3,0-5,0%
Total polyphenols 3,0-4,0%
Total oil
in ml/100g hops		 0,9-1,3

Source: LfL, Hops Research Center Hüll, CMA varieties

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