The Story
Hallertau Blanc Hops
Hallertau Blanc is a modern German aroma hop developed at the Hop Research Center Hüll and released in 2012. Bred from Cascade, it was created to meet the demand for bold flavors in the craft beer industry. Hallertau Blanc offers a clean, floral, and fruity profile with notes of passion fruit, grapefruit, pineapple, gooseberry, lemongrass, and white wine, making it well-suited for IPAs, Pale Ales, Belgian-style ales, Wheat beers, and Brett fermentations.
Hallertau Blanc Hops Overview
- Flavors: Passion fruit, grapefruit, pineapple, gooseberry, lemongrass, white wine
- Primary Usage: Aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Belgian Ale, Wheat Beer, Brett Fermentations
- Similar Varieties: Nelson Sauvin, Enigma
Background
Developed in response to the American craft beer movement, Hallertau Blanc brings a new-age flavor profile to the traditional German hop lineup. Its unique combination of fruity and floral characteristics, without any dankness, allows brewers to experiment with a variety of beer styles, adding complexity and freshness to their creations.
Hallertau Blanc Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 9.0 – 12.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.5 – 7.0% |
| Cohumulone | 22 – 26% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.8 – 1.9 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 50 – 75% |
| Humulene | 0 – 3% |
| Caryophyllene | 0 – 2% |
| Farnesene | 0 – 1% |
| Linalool | 0.2 – 0.5% |
| Geraniol | 0.1 – 0.3% |
Description
Hallertau Blanc Hops
Hallertau Blanc is a modern German aroma hop developed at the Hop Research Center Hüll and released in 2012. Bred from Cascade, it was created to meet the demand for bold flavors in the craft beer industry. Hallertau Blanc offers a clean, floral, and fruity profile with notes of passion fruit, grapefruit, pineapple, gooseberry, lemongrass, and white wine, making it well-suited for IPAs, Pale Ales, Belgian-style ales, Wheat beers, and Brett fermentations.
Hallertau Blanc Hops Overview
- Flavors: Passion fruit, grapefruit, pineapple, gooseberry, lemongrass, white wine
- Primary Usage: Aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Belgian Ale, Wheat Beer, Brett Fermentations
- Similar Varieties: Nelson Sauvin, Enigma
Background
Developed in response to the American craft beer movement, Hallertau Blanc brings a new-age flavor profile to the traditional German hop lineup. Its unique combination of fruity and floral characteristics, without any dankness, allows brewers to experiment with a variety of beer styles, adding complexity and freshness to their creations.
Hallertau Blanc Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 9.0 – 12.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.5 – 7.0% |
| Cohumulone | 22 – 26% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.8 – 1.9 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 50 – 75% |
| Humulene | 0 – 3% |
| Caryophyllene | 0 – 2% |
| Farnesene | 0 – 1% |
| Linalool | 0.2 – 0.5% |
| Geraniol | 0.1 – 0.3% |
