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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.

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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.

Relax

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Herbert Ehrmaier^^^Oliver Krafka

2 records

Lemondrop

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Roger D Jeske

2 records

Polaris

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Anton Lutz^^^Herbert Ehrmaier

2 records

Sultana

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Roger D Jeske

2 records

Boadicea

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

2 records

Triskel

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Wye Hops Ltd.

2 records

Samt

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Jakob Schauer

2 records

Herald

Terminated

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

2 records

Herkules

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Herbert Ehrmaier

2 records

Perle Bel

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

UO «GRODNENSKIJ GOSUDARSTVENNYJ AGRARNYJ UNIVERSITET»

UA
3 records

Pilot

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

2 records

Pluto

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

EHRMAIER| Herbert Ehrmaier

CZ DE
3 records

Nugget

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Tereschenko Serhii

UA
2 records

Styrian Dragon

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
2 records

Styrian Eagle

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
2 records

Styrian Fox

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
2 records

Styrian Kolibri

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing

SI
2 records

Mistral

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Wye Hops Ltd.

2 records

Bouclier

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Wye Hops Ltd.

2 records

Huell Melon

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Anton Lutz

2 records

K906901060

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Koichiro Koie^^^Narushi Suda^^^Yutaka Itoga^^^Mitsuhiro Uemoto^^^Yasunori Arai^^^Masanobu Goto

2 records

Sovereign

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

2 records

Pioneer

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

3 records

Phoenix

Terminated

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

2 records