Description
Opal is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Opal hops have aroma descriptors that include spice, pepper, citrus and an even dispersal of fruity, floral and herbal. It is specifically known for its sweet and spicy characteristics, providing subtle pepper and clean citrus flavors.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Tettnanger
GermanyDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid2.5–5.8%
Beta acid2.8–5.3%
Total oil0.4–1.1 mL
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Styrian Golding
SloveniaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%
Beta acid2.5–3.5%
Total oil0.5–1 mL
EarthySpicyResinSweet+1
Aramis
FranceAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.5–8.5%
Beta acid3–5.5%
Total oil1.2–1.6 mL
GreenHerbalSpicyCitrus+3
Aurum
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%
Beta acid3.1%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
SpicyFruityFloralMild+4
Bohemie
Czech RepublicAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5–8%
Beta acid6–9%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
HerbalFloralCitrusSpicy
Columbus
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–18%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurry+6
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