Beer Making
These varieties have high apha acid levels and are best used in small quantities in the copper for the production of beers with a low bitterness. Their low aromas require them to be used with other, more flavourful hops for the best results.
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Magnum
from £3.90
Magnum (Germany) - Alpha Acid 12.0 - 14.0%
Bred at the Hop Research Centre in Huell (Germany) in 1980 this is a cross beween Cluster and a numbered German variety. It is a super high alpha hop with acceptable aroma properties which can be used in small quantities to provide bitterness in both Ales and Lagers.
Its low aroma requires it to be used with other, more flavourful hops for the best results.
