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Variety traits

Hop Flavor and Aroma

Humulus lupulus L.

Key varietal characteristics of hops determined by the chemical composition of lupulin in female cones. The flavor and aroma profile is shaped by the content of essential oils such as myrcene, humulene, caryophyllene, linalool, geraniol, and thiols.

In the reference 68 varieties crop Common hop, where this is mentioned in the description.

The evaluation of hop aromatic properties is conducted through an organoleptic method of rubbing cones between fingers to release essential oils, as well as by laboratory analysis using gas chromatography. For quantitative characterization, the hop aromatic unit index is used, which sums the concentration of key oil components in nl/g.

The quality of the flavor-aroma profile depends on the variety genotype and terroir conditions. Since aromatic compounds are highly volatile, adherence to storage regimes, the use of vacuum packaging, and protection from light are critical for preserving properties, as oil oxidation significantly alters the sensory characteristics of the product.

General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.

Sources8

Varieties of Common hop mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Super Galena

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Roger D Jeske, Joe Brulotte

4 records

Apollo

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Roger D Jeske and Joe Brulotte

4 records

Bravo

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Roger D Jeske, Joe Brulotte

4 records

Furano K906901060 Go

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

KOIE KOICHIRO|SUDA NARUSHI|ITOGA YUTAKA|UEMOTO MITSUHIRO|ARAI YASUNORI|GOTO MASANOBU

5 records

Hallertauer Taurus

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Franz Gmelch / Herbert Ehrmaier / Dr. Johann Maier in Bayerische Landesanstalt für Bodenkultur und Pflanzenbau,Abschnitt Hopfen

DE HU SI
3 records

VGXP01

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

PAUL A. GAMACHE, BERNARD J. GAMACHE, STEVEN J. GAMACHE

3 records

Styrian Cardinal

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
3 records

Styrian Eureka

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
3 records

Styrian gold

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
3 records

Styrian Wolf

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
3 records

Dana

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
4 records

Columbus

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Lewis, Gregory K.|Yakima, WA / Zimmermann, Charles E.|Prosser, WA / Hazenberg, Henry|Kennewick, WA (Rule 47)

3 records

Cascade

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Agricultural Research & Extension Center, USA

UA
3 records

Furano 1501U Go

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

KOIE KOICHIRO|ITOGA YUTAKA|UEMOTO MITSUHIRO|ARAI YASUNORI|GOTO MASANOBU|KUJI SEIGI

3 records

First Gold

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

3 records

Callista

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Anton Lutz

2 records

Ariana

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Anton Lutz

2 records

Aroma

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
2 records

Barbe Rouge

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Wye Hops Ltd.

2 records

Pilgrim

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

2 records

Hallertauer Magnum

Protection expired

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Franz Gmelch / Herbert Ehrmaier

DE HU
2 records

Summit

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Roger D Jeske

2 records