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Hallertau Taurus was released in 1995 from Hull breeding material. It was released in 1995.
Hallertau Taurus is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Hallertau Taurus is a hop with earthy aromas and hints of chocolate, banana, spice, pepper, curry. This hop has the highest xanthohumol content of any hop, which is a potent antioxidant.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
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Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid3–6%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL
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Merkur
GermanyDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–16.2%
Beta acid4.5–7.3%
Total oil2–3 mL
SugarPineappleMintCitrus+1
Citra
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Herkules
GermanyBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid12–17%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.4–2.4 mL
CitrusMelon
Columbus
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–18%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurry+6
Akoya
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9–10%
Beta acid4–5%
Total oil1.5–2 mL
TeaSpicyGreenPepper
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