Description
Bullion was pollinated from a seedling of English Brewer's Gold a Wild Manitoba hop (BB1). It was a major variety throughout the mid-1940s, however commercial production ceased in 1985 due to newer varieties with higher alpha acid content and better storage stability.
Bullion is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Bullion hops have strong and zesty blackcurrant characteristics.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Bramling Cross
United KingdomDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–8%
Beta acid2.3–3.2%
Total oil0.7–1.2 mL
Black currantLoganberryVanillaLemon+1
Galena
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid12–15.5%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL
FruityPearPineappleBlack currant+5
Aramis
FranceAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.5–8.5%
Beta acid3–5.5%
Total oil1.2–1.6 mL
GreenHerbalSpicyCitrus+3
Brewer's Gold (GR)
GermanyBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid4.5–7.8%
Beta acid2.9–3.7%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL
Black currantSpicy
Brewer's Gold (US)
USABitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid8–11%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
Black currantSpicy
Columbus
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–18%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurry+6
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