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German Opal

Spice-forward, with floral and herbal.

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Spice3
  • Floral2
  • Herbal2
  • Citrus1
  • Tropical fruit1
  • Grassy1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
8.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.

What to substitute for German Opal

Common questions

What can I substitute for German Opal?
Aramis, Perle, and Challenger — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does German Opal taste like?
Spice-forward, with floral and herbal.
What is German Opal's alpha acid?
8.0%
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