Tradition Hallertauer Tradition

Tradition is a variety bred at Huell. It is characterized by its fine aroma and average bitter content. It can be compared to Hallertauer Mittelfrueh and stands out due to good yields which remain stable even in difficult years. This variety has a good tolerance to wilt and downy mildew.

Maturity early to mid season
Growing Areas Germany
Yield (kilos per hectare) 1850
Yield (lbs per acre) 1651
Alpha Acids* 4.0 - 7.0% w/w
Beta Acids 3.0 - 6.0% w/w
Alpha-Beta Ratio 0.7 - 2.3
Cohumulone 24 - 30% of alpha acids
Colupulone 41 - 49% of beta acids
Total content of Polyphenols 4.0 - 5.0%
Xanthohumol 0.4%
Total Oils 0.5 - 1.0 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 17 - 32% of whole oil
Linalool 0.7 - 1.2% of whole oil
Beta-Caryophyllene 10 - 15% of whole oil
Aromadendrene < 0.2% of whole oil
Humulene 35 - 50% of whole oil
Farnesene < 1% of whole oil
Beta-Selinene 0.5 - 1.0% of whole oil
Alpha-Selinene 0.5 - 1.0% of whole oil
Storage** Good
The analytical values are typical for each variety at harvest time but values can vary among crop years, growing areas, growers, and with aging after harvest.

* Alpha Acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe. Alpha Acids for extracts are determined by HPLC (EBC 7.7 )in Europe.
** Storage is percent transformation after 6 months at room temperature.