Hydra
Dual purposeUSA8230American hops

Hydra

Alpha acid

10.5–13.7%

Beta acid

6.4–7.9%

Beer styles:New England IPAIPADIPABohemian Pilsner
Description

Hydra is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.

Originally nicknamed "Befuddlement" for it's unique yet unidentifiable characteristics, Hydra has emerged with an incredible ability to amplify and juice up a brew. Hydra can not only accentuate other hops characteristics but can easily shine solo.

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Acid profile & Oil composition (%)

Acid profile

Alpha acid10.5–13.7%
Beta acid6.4–7.9%
Co-humulone27–28%

Oil composition (%)

Myrcene72.7%
Caryophyllene11.3%
Humulene15.3%
Farnesene0.7%
Myrcene54–55%
Caryophyllene8–9%
Humulene11–12%
Farnesene0–1%
Aroma profile and use
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Statistics
  • harvested in mid-to-late August for most aroma varieties.
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