Hallertauer Tradition

Hallertau Tradition is a Hüll-bred fine aroma hop originating from Hallertau Mittelfrüher, Hallertauer Gold and Saaz. Bred specifically for fungus and disease resistance, it succeeded in that effort and also features higher alpha acids than its parent varieties, low cohumulone and higher myrcene. It was released for commercial production in 1989.

Its oil profile contributes to a wonderfully earthy and grassy character atop a nose of nectar fruits. It is best used late in the boil, or for dry hopping. This utilization is preferential since its humulene content has been noted to dissipate rapidly when heated.

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Also Known As	Tradition, German Tradition, H Tradition
Characteristics	Earthy, grassy, aromas of nectar fruits
Purpose	Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition	4.6%-7%
Beta Acid Composition	4%-5%
Co-Humulone Composition	23%-29%
Country	Germany
Cone Size	Medium
Cone Density	Compact
Seasonal Maturity
Yield Amount	1560-1780 kg/hectare (1390-1580 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate	High
Resistant to	Resistant to verticillium wilt, downy mildew and powdery mildew
Susceptible to
Storability	Retains 65%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
East of Harvest	Difficult
Total Oil Composition	0.9-1.9 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition	20%-25%
Humulene Oil Composition	40%-55%
Caryophyllene Oil	10%-15%
Farnesene Oil	0%-1%
Substitutes	Retains 65%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Style Guide	American Lager