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This classic German hop has an herbal/floral character and smooth bitterness, making it an ideal choice for brewing lagers, especially traditional pilsners. Hallertau Mittelfruh is one of the original four Noble hops, and is categorized as a "landrace" hop, meaning that it grew and adapted naturally over time in its native region. Its name is derived from the region of Hallertau, the world's largest hop growing region, and the German word mittelfrueh meaning "middle-early", referring to the early middle part of the growing season when it's ready to be harvested. The majority of its oil content comes from Humulene which provides the floral, herbal, and spicy character. Clean, crisp, and perfect for your next pilsner or hoppy lager. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.5% Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.40 – 1.83 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 23 – 26% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.7 – 1.3 Similar Hop Varieties: Liberty, German Tradition, Ultra

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Tettnanger, or Tettnang, hops are a traditional German variety that is widely used in lagers. Tettnanger hops are known for their versatility, as they offer a traditional noble aroma that blends seamlessly with other hops in your brew. Expect that classic German nose of spice, earth, and a hint of floral commonly added to German Ales, Lagers, and Wheat Beers. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.0% Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.5% Alpha-Beta Ratio: .89 – 1.67 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 20 – 25% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.4 – 0.8 Similar Hop Varieties: Santiam, Spalt, Fuggle

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Magnum is a great bittering hop with an aroma similar to a strong Willamette. It therefore works well with Willamette, Fuggles, and British Kent Goldings when used as an aroma hop in later boil additions.  Magnum makes an incredibly useful bittering agent in just about any beer, and due to its very smooth bitterness, you can really use as much as you want. Clean smooth bitterness with a slight floral/fruity aroma. This German variety generally has a higher AA content than US Magnum. This is the main high alpha variety grown and used in Germany. Fantastic hop to use for bittering.  Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 11.0 – 16.0% Beta Acids: 5.0 – 7.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2.2 – 3.2 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 21 – 29% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.6 – 2.6 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 80 – 90% Similar Hop Varieties: Taurus, Nugget, Columbus

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German Perle is generally seen as an aroma hop with citrus and spicy notes. It has characteristics similar to Hallertau Mittlefruh but with a higher alpha acid. This varietal was first bred in 1978 at a research institute in Hull, Germany. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 6 - 9% Beta Acids: 3 - 4.5% Alpha-Beta Ratio:  Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 28-31% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.8 - 2 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): N/A Similar Hop Varieties: N/A

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Sometimes called Hallertau Hersbrucker as the Hersbruck region is right next to the Hallertau region and Hersbrucker is grown in both regions. A hop that represents a large acreage in Germany and what has essetially replaced traditional Hallertauer hops as they were more susceptible to disease. Hersbrucker gives you classic noble type German hop flavor. Expect spice, fruit and floral characteristics. Often used as an aroma hop, Hersbrucker has a low alpha acid percentage but generous oil content. Great for Lagers, Pilsners, Bocks, Belgian Ales, Kolsch, Munich Helles, and Lambics. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.0% Beta Acids: 2.5 – 6.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.41 - 0.88 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 18 – 25% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.5 – 0.9 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 55 – 65% Similar Hop Varieties: Mt. Hood

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Originally grown in Northern England, Northern Brewer has become one of the main hops grown in the Hallertau region of Germany. Northern Brewer is a great dual-purpose hop that is more balanced than U.S. Northern Brewer, which has been decreasing in acreage in the states year after year. Northern Brewer hops are known for their grassy, herbal, and piney aromas. Mostly used in European ales, Stout, Porter, and Lambic, but also a staple ingredient in California Common. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 9 – 10% Beta Acids: 3 – 5% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.8 – 3.33 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 27 – 32% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1 – 1.6

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A great aroma hop for German beers. Also known as Hallertauer Tradition, this hop has a super clean floral and herbal aroma which will go great in any German lager! This hop was originally bred at the Hull Hop Research Institute in Germany for it's resistance to disease, and now it is a defining hop in a number of the region's Pilsners and Hefeweizens. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 7.0% Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.0 –1.75 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 26 – 29% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.0 – 1.4 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 65 – 70% Similar Hop Varieties: Liberty, German Hallertau Mittelfrüh

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Released in 2012, this is one of the brand new hops from Germany that is making craft brewers around the globe take notice.  Mandarina is extremely limited and in high demand for all kind of beer styles. It is being used in IPA, Saisons, you name it.  It is known for having a fruity, citrusy, Mandarin Orange flavor, hence the name. It is a daughter hop of Cascade grown in Germany and is also said to slightly enhance sweetness.   We are thinking IPA but since this hop is so new we would love to see your reviews.  

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A traditional German hop with a mild and pleasant character. This is grown only in the Spalt region of Germany (thus the name!) and will impart a flowery, fruity, and spicy aroma. This is generally used as an aroma hop late in the boil, and will provide a distinctly hoppy character to the beer brewed! Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 2.5 – 5.5% Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.5 - 1.8 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 20 – 25% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.9 – 1.4 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 50 – 60% Similar Hop Varieties: Saaz, Tettnang, Spalter Select

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Due to high demand, the 5 lb is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory. Released in 2002, this German hop has one of the lowest alpha acid contents in the world so it is always used as an aroma hop. It has a citrus and tangerine aroma with a hint of spice. Saphir works great in Belgian Ales, Wheats, and Witbiers. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 2 – 3% Beta Acids:  4 – 7% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.29 – 0.75 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 12 – 17% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.8 – 1.4 Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): N/A Similar Hop Varieties: Chinook, Magnum, Galena

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Callista was developed by the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany. Its low alpha acid content and strong aromatics make it an ideal choice for late kettle additions and dry hopping. Callista's aroma and flavor profile is characterized as citrus, stone fruit, passion fruit, red berries, and gooseberry. Hop Statistics Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 5.0% Beta Acids: 5.0 – 10.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 0.2 - 1.0 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 15 – 22% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.4 – 1.75

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From the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany, Ariana was developed from a cross breeding of Herkules and an unspecified wild male hop. Although it has a high enough alpha acid content to be used for bittering, Ariana's oil content makes it an ideal choice for aroma additions and dry hopping. The aroma profile is dominated by sweet, tropical fruit notes of pineapple and passion fruit, along with citrus and berries. A delicious addition to your next Pale Ale, IPA, or Hazy. Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 10.0 – 13.0% Beta Acids: 4.5 – 6.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.66 – 2.88 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 40 – 42% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 1.6 – 2.4  

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German Spalt Select contains low alpha levels and strong aromatics for a true noble character. Ideal for all types of Lagers, expect an aroma of floral and rich fruit with a touch of noble earthiness.   Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 3 – 6.5% Beta Acids: 2.5 – 5.0% Alpha-Beta Ratio: .60 – 2.6 Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 21 – 27% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: NA Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): NA Similar Hop Varieties: Saaz, Tettnanger  

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German Huell Melon or Hüll Melon, is a relatively new hop varietal developed by the Hop Research Institute in Hüll.  This hop has very distinct flavors of honeydew melon and strawberry.  Many people find the aromas associated with this hop to be entirely unique to the lupulin family. Hüll Melon has quickly become one of Germany's most popular hops and is rapidly taking over noble-hop acreage. Due to it's unique flavor profile, feel free to toss this into whatever you see fit. Many craftbrewers are making single hop pale ales and IPAs with it, but the possibilities are endless.   Hop Statistics: Alpha Acids: 6.9 – 7.5% Beta Acids: 7.3 – 7.9% Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 25 – 30% Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.7 – 0.9

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