Description
Merkur is a cross between Magnum and the German experimental variety 81/8/13. It was released in 2001.
Merkur is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Merkur has aroma descriptors that include sugar, pineapple and mint. In some dual-purpose applications, Merkur displays subtle earth and citrus notes.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
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Alpha acid12–17.9%
Beta acid4–6%
Total oil0.9–1.5 mL
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Hallertau Tradition
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Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid3–6%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL
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Idaho Gem
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–14%
Beta acid5–7%
Total oil1.3–2.3 mL
PineappleCherryCandiedHerbal+7
Nugget
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Alpha acid9.5–16%
Beta acid3–5.8%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL
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Pekko
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–16%
Beta acid3.5–5%
Total oil1–3 mL
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Sussex
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Alpha acid4.3–5.8%
Beta acid2.4–3.2%
Total oil0.4–0.6 mL
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