Best hops for a German Pilsner
Data sheetThe hops that define a German Pilsner, the numbers behind them, and the strain that completes the recipe.
Use Hallertauer Magnum, Saaz (Saazer) and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh. For a German Pilsner these are the strongest match on aroma and bitterness.
Why these hops
| Style | a German Pilsner |
|---|---|
| Recommended hops | Hallertauer Magnum, Saaz (Saazer) and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh |
| Hallertauer Magnum alpha / myrcene | 9 to 18.2 % alpha, up to 45.9 % myrcene |
| Saaz (Saazer) alpha / myrcene | 1.4 to 7.5 % alpha, up to 33.7 % myrcene |
| Hallertauer Mittelfrüh alpha / myrcene | 2.3 to 6.6 % alpha, up to 50.1 % myrcene |
Notes
A German Pilsner pairs a clean Magnum bittering charge with noble Saaz or Hallertauer Mittelfrüh aroma for a crisp, spicy-floral finish.
Noble hops are low in alpha, so it takes a generous aroma charge; skimp and the Pilsner reads flat and one-dimensionally bitter.
The hops to buy
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Related
Sources: BarthHaas Hallertauer Magnum hop variety profile · BarthHaas Saazer (Saaz) hop variety profile · BarthHaas Hallertauer Mittelfrueh hop variety profile