Opal Opal

This new Aroma variety, bred in Huell, provides a good aroma and average storage stability.

Maturity early to mid season
Growing Areas Germany
Yield (kilos per hectare) 1850
Yield (lbs per acre) 1651
Alpha Acids* 5.0 - 8.0% w/w
Beta Acids 3.5 - 5.5% w/w
Alpha-Beta Ratio 0.9 - 2.3
Cohumulone 13 - 17% of alpha acids
Colupulone 33 - 48% of beta acids
Total content of Polyphenols 3.0 - 5.0%
Xanthohumol 0.4%
Total Oils 0.8 - 1.3 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 20 - 45% of whole oil
Linalool 1.0 - 1.5% of whole oil
Beta-Caryophyllene 8 - 15% of whole oil
Aromadendrene < 0.2% of whole oil
Humulene 30 - 50% of whole oil
Farnesene < 1% of whole oil
Beta-Selinene 0.3 - 0.8% of whole oil
Alpha-Selinene 0.3 - 0.8% 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.