The variety 'Hallertauer mittelfrüh' is one of the oldest varieties, which is still cultivated. Because of the excellent aromatic ingredients this variety is still wanted by brewers!
This variety builds beautiful vines, big and dark-green leaves and normal sized umbels.
Its great for decoration use!
Information for brewers:
3,0 - 5,5 % alpha-acid
Characterasation (max 5 points): harmonic (5), anhaltend voll (4), mild (4) For characterisation the taste in beer brewing, there are standardized tests. The results for 'Hallertauer' can be found in our blog!
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General characterisation
The 'Hallertauer mittelfrüh' is one of the oldest varieties that are still being cultivated. Thanks to its excellent aroma, this strain is still in high demand.
This variety forms shapely vines with large, dark leaves and medium-sized umbels. It is ideal for decorations!
Cultivating characteristics
Expectations:
Soil: mid
Water: high
Fertilizer: high
Morphological and phenological characteristics
Budding and development: |
growth starts early and strong |
Growth characteristic and form: |
Vines are loose and cylindrical, with medium-length side branches |
Umbels and hanging: |
beautiful umbels, but rel. low hanging |
Harvest-time: |
early (end. Aug.) |
Phytosanitery characteristics
Resistance against deseases and pests:
Wilt (Verticillium) |
very low |
Wrong mildew (Peronospora) |
very low |
Real mildew (Sphaerotheca) |
good |
Grey mold (Botrytis) |
mid |
Spider mite (Tetranychus) |
low |
Aphid(Aphis) |
low |
Ingredients
Bitter substances |
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α-acids |
3,5-5,5 %* |
β-acids |
3,0-5,0 %* |
Cohumulon |
18-28 %¹ |
Colupulon |
36-44 %¹ |
Polyphenole |
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Gesamtgehalt |
4,0-5,0 %* |
Xanthohumol |
0,2-0,3 %* |
Flavourings |
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Total oil |
0,7-1,3 %² |
Mycren |
20-28 %¹ |
Linalool |
0,7-1,1 %¹ |
β-Caryophyllen |
10-15 %¹ |
Aromadendren |
<0,2 %¹ |
Humulen |
45-55 %¹ |
Farnesen |
<0,1 %¹ |
β-Selinen |
1,0-1,5 %¹ |
α-Selinen |
1,0-1,5 %¹ |
*Gew.-% - ¹% relativ - ²ml/100g Hopfen
Scoring
Analysis results from brewing trials
Co-Isohumulon |
6,2 mg/l |
n-Isohumulon |
13,0 mg/l |
Ad-Isohumulon |
3,3 mg/l |
Σ Isohumulone |
22,5 mg/l |
Bittereinheiten |
25 EBC-BE |
Iso-Xanthohumol |
0,62 mg/l |
Xanthohumol |
0,02 mg/l |
Linalool |
84 μg/l |
Gesamtpolyphenole |
247 mg/l |
Sensory assessment of "hop aroma in smell"
Sensory assessment of "hop aroma in the stem"
Sensory assessment "bitter"
Brewing suitability
The 'Hallertauer mittelfrüh' variety is characterized in beer by an intense, pleasantly harmonious bitterness. In terms of smell, it has a clearly flowery and also fruity and hoppy aroma with the hoppy notes dominating the taste.