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German Smaragd

Floral-forward, with herbal and spice.

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Floral3
  • Herbal3
  • Spice2
  • Citrus1
  • Grassy1
Alpha acid
5.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.

What to substitute for German Smaragd

Common questions

What can I substitute for German Smaragd?
Mt. Hood (both floral and herbal forward), Vanguard (both floral and herbal forward), and German Tradition (both floral and herbal forward).
What does German Smaragd taste like?
Floral-forward, with herbal and spice.
What is German Smaragd's alpha acid?
5.5%
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