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
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Opal
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–14%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%
Total oil0.8–1.3 mL
Black currantCitrusSpicyFloral+2
Aurum
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%
Beta acid3.1%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
SpicyFruityFloralMild+4
Ella
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13.3–19.2%
Beta acid4–7.8%
Total oil2.4–3.4 mL
FloralSpicyGrapefruitTropical+2
Pacific Crest
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.9%
Beta acid3%
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassy+4
Aurora
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6.5–13%
Beta acid2.7–5.5%
Total oil0.9–1.8 mL
FloralSpicyLemongrassNoble
Celeia
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–6%
Beta acid2–4%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL
NobleFloralLavenderSpicy+2
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