Opal is a hop variety from the German research center Hüll and was released together with Esmarald and saphir in 2000. Possibly its green-bluish color inspired the naming for the jewel "Opal".
Aroma Profile
Analyses
Typical Aroma Profile
Opal shows spicy, woody aromas of liquorice and aniseed and notes of sweet apricot and flowery jasmine predominate. There are additional notes of spicy, woody flavour elements, with light vegetal nuances.
*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe, by spectrophotometry (ASBC Hops-6) in the USA. Oil composition is determined by gas chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.12).
All values represent the medium range of the last 4 years. Be aware that specifically the alpha and oil values can vary in a broad range depending on the relevant crop year.
Ancestry
Daughter of Hallertau Gold
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