Description
Hallertau Blanc hop pellets 100 g – German hop with white wine character
Hallertau Blanc is a German variety with a bouquet of sweet and tropical fruits, but what makes it distinctive is its white wine character. It was bred at the hop research centre in Hüll, is a daughter of Cascade and was released in 2012. The variety is one of the new German varieties developed for brewers looking for bigger, more distinctive hop aromas.
Aroma and flavour
- White muscat grape and white wine
- Grapefruit and elderflower
- Lemongrass and cucumber
- Sweet and tropical fruits
Use and beer styles
- Aroma hop for late additions, whirlpool and dry hopping
- Suits hop-forward beers where you want white wine character
Technical data
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 8–12.9%
- Typical beta acid: 4.6–7%
- Total oil: 0.8–1.9 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of oil): up to 67.5%
- Origin: Germany (Hallertau)
- Pack size: 100 g pellets
Typical values for the variety are taken from BarthHaas. Alpha and oil content vary from year to year, so calculate bitterness from the alpha acid in the product title.
Storage
The hops are vacuum-packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C. Keep them cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Stored this way they keep for a long time, including hops from earlier harvests.
Hop quality and storage – technical article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about Hallertau Blanc
What does Hallertau Blanc taste like?
Hallertau Blanc gives white muscat grape and white wine, together with grapefruit, elderflower and lemongrass. Brewshop also describes sweet and tropical fruits.
Is Hallertau Blanc a noble hop?
No. It comes from the Hallertau, but is a modern variety from 2012, bred from Cascade. The profile is fruity and vinous, not spicy and herbal like the classic German aroma varieties.
How much alpha acid does this Hallertau Blanc have?
BarthHaas gives a typical 8–12.9% for the variety. The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use it when you calculate bitterness.
How should I store the hops?
Cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Seal an opened bag well, ideally with a vacuum sealer. Stored correctly, hops keep for a long time, including hops from earlier harvests.
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