Magnum - Hopslist

Magnum is fast becoming a brewing favorite in Europe and towards being one of the most widely grown high alpha varieties in the US. Used predominately as a base bittering hop it features an exceptional growth rate, yield and superlative storage stability and is said to result in squeaky clean bitterness and subtle citrus-like flavors.

Originally created at the German Hop Institute in Hull, Magnum was released to the brewing world in 1980 and has since been recognized as being most suited to pale ales and lagers where a clean bitterness is desired. It is the result of a cross between Galena and an unnamed German male variety.

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Also Known As	Hallertau Magnum
Characteristics	Clean bitterness, subtle citrus flavors
Purpose	Bittering
Alpha Acid Composition	12%-14%
Beta Acid Composition	4.5%-5.5%
Co-Humulone Composition	24%-25%
Country	Germany
Cone Size	Large
Cone Density	Moderate
Seasonal Maturity	Late
Yield Amount	1340-1700 kg/hectare (1200-1520 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate	Moderate
Resistant to	Resistant to verticillium wilt and peronospora
Susceptible to
Storability	Retains 80%-85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Ease of Harvest	Difficult
Total Oil Composition	1.9-2.3 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition	30%-35%
Humulene Oil Composition	34%-40%
Caryophyllene Oil	8%-12%
Farnesene Oil	0%-1%
Substitutes	Hallertauer Taurus, Columbus, Nugget
Style Guide	India Pilsner, Belgian India Pale Ale, American Ale, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Dark Ale, Pilsner, Bright Ale, Hefeweizen