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Humulus lupulus L. Common hop · Agricultural · bred by Herbert Ehrmaier

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a descendant of Hallertauer Gold and Ku II/18. The plant is a perennial, mid-late maturity, with resistance to wilt, downy mildew, and powdery mildew. The potential yield is 1500–2100 kg/ha.

The hop belongs to the 'Noble-plus' aromatic type with utility for bitterness. Alpha-acid content varies from 4.0 to 7.6%, beta-acid — 3.5–5.5%. The essential oil profile is rich in humulene, myrcene, and caryophyllene.

The aromatic profile includes spicy and herbal notes of licorice, thyme, tarragon, and tea, complemented by floral and fruity nuances. The variety is recommended for the production of lagers, pilsners, wheat beers, and various ales.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Herbert Ehrmaier 11 Developed the variety
Applicant: Gesellschaft für Hopfenforschung e. V. 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Gesellschaft für Hopfenforschung e. V. 2 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Germany № HO 00072

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Application filed 22 December 2003
Registered 7 March 2006
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Herbert Ehrmaier

breeder code 87/24/55

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Registry records

Total records: 1
Jurisdictions shown: 1
First registration: 2006

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