Smaragd - which means "Emerald" in German - is a very interesting hop that was developed by the Hop Research Institute in Germany. It was widely introduced to the market in 2007 with the ambition to be more disease resistant than Hallertau Mittelfrüh. With fairly low levels of acid and cohumulone, it is a sweet hop, fuity on the nose, spicy on the palate.
Characteristics: Anise, Clove, Tobacco, Spices
Usage: Ale, Amber
Acids:
- Alpha: 4 - 6%.
- Beta: 3.5 - 5.5%.
- Cohumulone: 13 - 18%.
Cumulative oils: 0,7 - 1,7ml/100g
Possible substitutes: Opal
Type of hops: Dual Form: Pellets
