Developed by the Hull Hops Research Institute in Germany, Opal hops feature a clean aroma and flavor profile of spice and citrus with a hint of sweetness. It was released to the brewing world in 2004 and is considered useful for both aroma and bittering.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Flavors of spice and citrus, slight sweetness |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 13%-14% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 3.5%-5.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 28%-34% |
| Country | Germany |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | Early to mid |
| Yield Amount | 1600-1650 kg/hectare (1420-1470 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Resistant to | Resistant to wilt, downy mildew and powdery mildew |
| Susceptible to | |
| Storability | Retains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.8-1.3 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 30%-45% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 20%-25% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 9%-10% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
| Substitutes | East Kent Golding, Styrian Golding |
| Style Guide | Pilsner, Hefeweizen, Helles, Lager, Brown Ale, Saison, Tripel, Wheat, Kolsch, Blonde Ale |
Where to Buy Opal HopsAs a listing requirement, all suppliers below ship nationally to their respective countries. |
Northwest Hop Farms (Canada)
Hops Direct (USA)
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References
http://beerlegends.com/opal-hops
https://ychhops.com/varieties/opal
http://brooklynbrewshop.com/themash/hop-of-the-month-opal/
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