Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll in 1980 and released in 1993, Magnum is a daughter of Galena. It is a high alpha variety with some spice and fruit characteristics.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include apple and pepper.
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Alpha Acid: 11 – 16%
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Beta Acid: 5 – 7%
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Co-humulone: 21 – 29%
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Total Oil: 1.6 – 2.6 mL/100g
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Myrcene: 30 – 45% of total oil
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Linalool: 0.2 – 0.3% of total oil
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Caryophyllene: 8 – 12% of total oil
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Farnesene: < 1.0% of total oil
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Humulene: 30 – 45% of total oil
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Geraniol: 0 – 0% of total oil