The German Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany developed Orion hops sometime during the 1980s. It is the result of a cross between Perle and a German male.
To date Orion is not widely produced and mostly relegated to Germany. Its pleasant European bittering and aroma qualities have made it popular for German Helles-type beers, which were originally brewed to compete with Czech Pils. It has a very low cohumulone content and high myrcene. The other oils are in fair balance. This variety is not easy to find commercially.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 8%-9% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 4.94%-5.73% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 25%-29% |
| Country | Germany |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
| Yield Amount | 1500-1800 kg/hectare (1330-1610 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
| Resistant to | Resistant to verticillium wilt and downy mildew |
| Susceptible to | |
| Storability | Retains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 1.8-2.1 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 41%-56% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 17%-26% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 7%-13% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
| Substitutes | Perle |
| Style Guide | Helles |
Where to Buy Orion HopsAs a listing requirement, all suppliers below ship nationally to their respective countries. |
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References
http://beerlegends.com/orion-hops
http://www.brewerslair.com/index.php?p=brewhouse&d=hops&id=&v=&term=48
https://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/person/2450/hopcultivars/21675.html
