Smaragd - Hopslist

Smaragd is another interesting hop to come out of the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany. Bred with the purpose of creating a more disease resistant alternative to Hallertau Mittelfrüh, it was released for large-scale production in 2007.

Meaning ‘emerald’ in German, Smaragd is a low acid, low cohumulone aroma hop with an interesting oil balance. Myrcene and farnesene make up the majority of its oil composition. Its aroma is predominantly fruity but with some floral elements as well. Its flavor profile has been described as spicy. Daughter of Hallertau Gold, Smaragd is a wonderful dual-purpose hop.

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Also Known As	Emerald, German Emerald
Characteristics	Predominantly fruity aroma with bold floral notes, flavors of earth and spice
Purpose	Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition	4%-6%
Beta Acid Composition	3.5%-5.5%
Co-Humulone Composition	13%-18%
Country	Germany
Cone Size
Cone Density
Seasonal Maturity	Mid to late
Yield Amount	1850 kg/hectare (1651 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate
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
Total Oil Composition	0.7-1.7 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition	20%-40%
Humulene Oil Composition	30%-50%
Caryophyllene Oil	9%-14%
Farnesene Oil	1%
Substitutes
Style Guide	Ale, Amber