Hop
Polaris
Spec sheet The maker publishes these figures for this exact product.
- Origin
- Germany
- Purpose
- bittering
- Alpha acid
- 18.0–23.0 %
- Beta acid
- 4.5–6.5 %
- Cohumulone
- 20–26 % of alpha
- Total oil
- 3.5–5.0 mL/100 g
Oil breakdown
- Myrcene
- 55 % of oil
- Humulene
- 15 % of oil
- Caryophyllene
- 7 % of oil
- Farnesene
- 1 % of oil
Description
The highest-alpha variety grown in Germany and, at up to 5 mL of oil per 100 g, one of the most aromatic hops grown anywhere. The menthol-pine character is overwhelming in quantity — treat late additions as a seasoning measured in grams.