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Hallertauer Magnum

Spice-forward, with citrus and stone fruit.

Origin🇩🇪Germany

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Spice3
  • Citrus2
  • Stone fruit2
  • Herbal2
  • Berry1
  • Floral1
  • Grassy1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
9.0–18.2%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.1–7.1%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.4 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
25%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
2.7 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Hallertauer Magnum

Common questions

What can I substitute for Hallertauer Magnum?
Extra Styrian Dana (closest flavor match, leans citrus; higher alpha, 15.7% vs 13.6%), Vital (both spice forward), and Pacific Jade (both spice forward).
What does Hallertauer Magnum taste like?
Spice-forward, with citrus and stone fruit.
What is Hallertauer Magnum's alpha acid?
9.0–18.2%
Brew with Hallertauer Magnum
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