Description
Orion is a cross between German Perle and 70/10/15M, released in the 1980s. It is a half-sister to Challenger.
Orion is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Orion hops have pleasant European bittering and aroma qualities. It is not widely grown, and is very hard to find outside of Germany.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Challenger
United KingdomDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6.5–9%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1–1.7 mL
CedarGreenFruity
Nobility Blend
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.2–4.5%
Beta acid4.9–5.3%
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen+2
Adeena
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–5%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL
HerbalSpicyFloralLemon+1
Agnus
Czech RepublicBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid9–14%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil2–3 mL
LavenderLeatherTobaccoCitrus+1
Akoya
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9–10%
Beta acid4–5%
Total oil1.5–2 mL
TeaSpicyGreenPepper
Altus
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid15–18.5%
Beta acid4–5.2%
Total oil3–4.4 mL
ResinSpicyTangerine
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