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Meridian

Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and berry.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus3
  • Tropical fruit3
  • Berry3
  • Stone fruit1
  • Herbal1
Alpha acid
5.0–6.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
7.0–8.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
0.8 : 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
1.4 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Meridian

Common questions

What can I substitute for Meridian?
HS09326, Hallertau Blanc, and Huell Melon — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Meridian taste like?
Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and berry.
What is Meridian's alpha acid?
5.0–6.5%
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