Beer Making
These varieties are usually low in alpha acids but high in essential oils. Brewers wishing to create high class, heavily hopped beers should use aroma hops for all three purposes. The bitterness imparted by aroma hops such as Goldings or Tettnang is totally different from that derived from high alpha varieties such as Northern Brewer or Target.
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Stella
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Stella is a new aroma variety from Australia which contributes hoppy and floral notes, with subtle hints of anise and a satisfying fullness of palate. Stella is reminiscent of, yet distinctly different in character to noble European varieties, and provides a contrast to the citrus and tropical fruit characters of many modern hops.
Stella grows vigorously, producing moderately large, dense cones which mature mid- to late-season, with a broad harvest window helping to ensure excellent physical and chemical quality in the final product.
With an alpha acid content of ~15%, Stella is an aroma hop with options. This newly developed aroma hop deserves experimentation – the hoppy characters and texture on the palate would provide a new twist to a pilsner or lager, while the floral characters could provide a highlight in a wide range of beer styles.
Australia
Alpha Acid 14.0 - 16.0% -
Styrian Goldings
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After their indigenous varieties were exterminated by powdery mildew in 1930, the Yugoslavians imported Fuggles from England, probably under the name 'Fuggles Goldings' as at that time Fuggles were considered to be inferior to Goldings. Since then they have been known as Styrian Goldings. Although essentially Fuggles, they have a beautiful perfumey aroma which lends itself to both Continental Lagers and the less malty English ales. Many English brewers use these for late and dry hopping Bitters.
Slovenia
Alpha Acid 3.5 - 5.0% -
Tettnang
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Although grown in southern Germany, the distinctive Tettnang aroma is more often found in the well-hopped Pilsners of the north. Jever and Bitburger are two famous brands that employ Tettnang.
Large amounts of this hop can be used for bittering without imparting harshness so it is highly recommended for very bitter beers, including Bitters and Pale Ales.
Germany
Alpha Acid 4.1% -
WGV - Whitbread Golding Variety
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Originally bred by Whitbread's Brewery, this variety displays both Goldings and Fuggles characteristics. Although very fine ales can be made using WGV exclusively, they are usually used in combination with other varieties.
United Kingdom
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 8.0% -
Willamette
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Although originally bred from the Fuggle, Willamette is now regarded as an aroma variety in its own right. Its blackcurrant/herbal aroma is quite distinctive and can be used to great affect in all ale styles.
USA
Alpha Acid 5.0 - 6.0%
