Hallertau Tradition hop

Description:
German Hallertau Tradition
A close descendant of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, bred for disease resistance at the Hüll Hop Research Institute in Germany. Related to Hallertau Mittelfruh. Very refined, sweet aroma. The aromas of this hop include: raisin and plum as well as having chocolate and grassy notes. Use for aroma and flavor additions in German lagers.

Characteristics
Aroma: Very fine and similar to H. Mittelfrüh
Cone Structure: Medium sized, quite tight cone.
Lupulin: Moderate amount, pale yellow in color.

Growth & Harvest Information
Growth Habit: Vigorous grower with long laterals.
Maturity: Medium early
Yield: 1,750 - 2,000 kg./ha. or 1,560 - 1,780 lb./ac.
Pickability: Good
Drying and Baling: No problems.
Storageability: Good
Disease Reaction: Resistant to both Verticillium wilt and downy mildew.

Acid Composition
Alpha Acid: 5.0 - 7.0% w/w
Beta Acids: 4.0 - 5.0% w/w
Co-Humulone: 23 - 29% of alpha acids

Oil Composition
Total Oil: 1.0 - 1.4 mls/100 grams
Myrcene: 20 - 25% of whole oil
Humulene: 40 - 50% of whole oil
Caryophyllene: 10 - 15% of whole oil
Farnesene: <0.1% of whole oil

General Trade Perception
Only recently released so too early for general consensus. Bred to replace Hersbruck in German growing areas.

Other Information
Released in 1991 and undergoing expansion in German growing areas.