Smaragd - which means "Emerald" in German - is a very interesting hop that was developed by the Hop Research Institute in Germany. It was widely introduced to the market in 2007 with the ambition to be more disease resistant than Hallertau Mittelfrüh. With fairly low levels of acid and cohumulone, it is a sweet hop, fuity on the nose, spicy on the palate.

Characteristics: Anise, Clove, Tobacco, Spices

Usage: Ale, Amber

Acids:

• Alpha: 4 - 6%.
• Beta: 3.5 - 5.5%.
• Cohumulone: 13 - 18%.

Cumulative oils: 0,7 - 1,7ml/100g

Possible substitutes: Opal

Type of hops: Dual Form: Pellets