General Hop Characteristics
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Country of Origin:
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USA
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Noble:
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No, but some noble characteristics
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Uses:
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bittering or aroma
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Beer styles:
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Substitutions:
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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6.2 %
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Beta Acids:
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%
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Cohumulone:
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22 %
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Myrcene:
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%
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Humulene:
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%
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Caryophyllene:
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%
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Farnesene:
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%
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Total Oil:
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%
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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%
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Growing Characteristics
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Developed in the Pacific Northwest from a very diverse breeding program, Mt. Rainier has a Hallertauer-like flavor and aroma but with relatively high alpha acids; the aroma has been described as licorice and citrus.