General Hop Characteristics
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Country of Origin:
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USA (Yakima Chief)
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Noble:
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No
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Uses:
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bittering
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Beer styles:
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Substitutions:
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Galena
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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12.5-14 %
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Beta Acids:
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8.5-9 %
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Cohumulone:
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32-35 %
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Myrcene:
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23-27 %
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Humulene:
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21-25 %
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Caryophyllene:
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10-14 %
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Farnesene:
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less than 1 %
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Total Oil:
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1.5-1.8 %
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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good %
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Growing Characteristics
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Yield:
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high
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Harvest:
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midseason
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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
Satus® is a new bittering hop variety with characteristics similar to Galena. It is a proprietary hop, and the name "Satus" is a registered trademark of Yakima Chief Ranches, LLC.