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Hallertauer Merkur

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
  • Tropical fruit1
  • Floral1
Alpha acid
10.0–14.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.5–7.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.3 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
20%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.8 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Hallertauer Merkur

Common questions

What can I substitute for Hallertauer Merkur?
Jarrylo (closest flavor match, leans citrus), Akoya (both spice forward; lower alpha, 9.0% vs 12.0%), and Horizon (closest flavor match, leans citrus).
What does Hallertauer Merkur taste like?
Spice-forward, with citrus and stone fruit.
What is Hallertauer Merkur's alpha acid?
10.0–14.0%
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