Hop Variety Data Sheet
Hallertauer Merkur
Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
| Aroma Specification |
|---|
| citrusy, sugar-like, mint, pineapple |
| Genetic Origin |
|---|
| A cross between Hallertauer Magnum and 81/8/13, bred in Huell. |
| Agronomic Aspects | |
|---|---|
| Growing | |
| Yield (kg/ha) | 2,000 - 2,200 |
| Maturity | Late |
| Main Growing Country | Germany |
| Acreage (ha) | 26 |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
| Wilt diseases | Resistant |
| Downy mildew | Tolerant |
| Powdery mildew | Resistant |
| Aphid | Susceptible |
| Chemical Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Bitter Components | |
| Alpha-Acid % | 10.0 - 14.0 |
| Beta-Acid % | 3.5 - 7.0 |
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 17 - 22 |
| Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid | 0.09 - 0.31 |
| Polyphenoles | |
| Total Polyphenoles | 4.2 |
| Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) | 0.2 - 0.4 |
| Aroma Components | |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 1.4 - 2.2 |
| Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene | 0.28 |
| Farnesene % of total Oil | 0.00 - 1.00 |
| Linalool % of total Oil | 0.6 - 1.1 |
| Linalool: Alpha-Acid | 0.06 - 0.08 |
| Hop Alternatives |
|---|
| Brewhouse |
| Hallertauer Magnum, Herkules, Hallertauer Taurus |
Cones on the Bine
Hop Photos
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