Magnum
Magnum is fast becoming a brewing favorite in Europe and towards being one of the most widely grown high alpha varieties in the US. Used predominately as a base bittering hop it features an exceptional growth rate, yield and superlative storage stability and is said to result in squeaky clean bitterness and subtle citrus-like flavors.
Originally created at the German Hop Institute in Hull, Magnum was released to the brewing world in 1980 and has since been recognized as being most suited to pale ales and lagers where a clean bitterness is desired. It is the result of a cross between Galena and an unnamed German male variety.
Also Known As Hallertau Magnum
Characteristics Clean bitterness, subtle citrus flavors
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid Composition 12%-14%
Beta Acid Composition 4.5%-5.5%
Co-Humulone Composition 24%-25%
Country Germany
Cone Size Large
Cone Density Moderate
Seasonal Maturity Late
Yield Amount 1340-1700 kg/hectare (1200-1520 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate Moderate
Resistant to Resistant to verticillium wilt and peronospora
Susceptible to
Storability Retains 80%-85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Ease of Harvest Difficult
Total Oil Composition 1.9-2.3 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition 30%-35%
Humulene Oil Composition 34%-40%
Caryophyllene Oil 8%-12%
Farnesene Oil 0%-1%
Substitutes Hallertauer Taurus, Columbus, Nugget
Style Guide India Pilsner, Belgian India Pale Ale, American Ale, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Dark Ale, Pilsner, Bright Ale, Hefeweizen