Merkur

Beer styles: lager, ale, stout 

Origin: Merkur is the first mildew resistant German high alpha hop variety released in 2001

Brewing characteristic: high alpha hop with very bitter value, spicy

Agronomics: +/- 2000 kg /ha, good storage stability

Alpha acids: 10.0-14.0 %

Beta acids: 3.5-7.5 %

Co-humulone: 17-22 % of alpha acids

Total oil: 1.4-1.9 ml / 100 grams

Aroma: spicy

Myrcene: 25-35 % of whole oil

Caryophyllene: 9-15 % of whole oil

Humulene: 35-50 % of whole oil

Farnesene: <1 % of whole oil

Recommended use and hopping: hop extracts or pellets, first hopping