BitteringGermany8230German hops

Smaragd

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.4–0.8 mL

Beer styles:PilsnerGerman AleGerman LagerBelgian AleWeissbierKolsch
Description

Smaragd is a new variety bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany. Formerly known as Emerald.

Smaragd is a bittering hop that is commonly used only to bitter the beer during brewing, and not for too much flavor and aromas.

Smaragd has aroma descriptors that include floral, spicy and mild fruity. Smaragd is a fine aroma variety with many noble characteristics.

Acid profile & Oil composition (%)

Aroma profile and use

CitrusTropicalBerryFloralHerbalResinousSpicySweet

Acid profile

Alpha acidBeta acidCo-humulone

Oil composition (%)

MyrceneCaryophylleneHumuleneFarnesene
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