Hallertau Mittlefrueh hop

Description:
The classic German noble aroma hop associated with Bavarian style lager beers. T45 type hops have had more extraneous matter removed before pelletising, resulting in higher AA & improved flavour/aromatics. Better value all round

Pedigree
At one time the major Hallertau landrace variety with a highly acclaimed aroma profile

Maturity Early to mid-season
Yield 1300 - 1800 kg./ha. or 1150 - 1600 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Moderately vigorous on most soil types
Disease/Pest Susceptibility Sensitive to German wilt which resulted in reduction of its acreage and replacement by Hersbrucker over the 1970's and 1980's.
Pickability/Drying/Baling Good
Cone-Structure Lightish, fluffy cone
Lupulin Pale to medium yellow in color

Aroma Mild and pleasant
Alpha Acid 3.5 - 5.5% w/w
Beta Acid 3 - 4% w/w
Cohumulone 17 - 24% of alpha acids
Storageability 50 - 60% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20°C
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.3 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 10 - 20% of whole oil
Humulene 30 - 35% of whole oil
Carophyllene 7 - 10% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil

General Trade Perception
The classic German aroma hop associated with Bavarian style lager beers.

Possible Substitutions
Liberty, German Tradition, Ultra

Typical Beer Styles
Lager, Bock, Pilsner, Weizen, Belgian-Style Ales, Alt, Lambic, Kvlsch, Munich Ales

Additional Information
Limited areas grown in the US, tends to grow best in the milder climates of Oregon and northern Idaho.

Typical Hop Use
Aroma