Contessa™ is a NEW! Experimental #04190 dual purpose variety cultivated by Hopsteiner. Described as a cross between Fuggle and Cascade this US variety has strong German noble hop characteristics with aromas of floral fields, light pear, soft green tea and lemongrass.
Contessa aroma lends a smooth and delicate bitterness while delivering an elegant fragrance, making it a perfect fit for the lager beer style and unique addition to many others.
Form:
- Type 90 Hop Pellets
Pack Sizes:
- 100g
- 250g (SAVE 10% OFF 100g Price)
- 500g (SAVE 15% OFF 100g Price)
- 1Kg (SAVE 20% OFF 100g Price)
- 5 Kg (SAVE 30% OFF 100g Price)
Brewing Usage
- Bittering
Aroma
- Green Tea
- Floral
- Light Pear
Pedigree:
- Fuggle X Cascade male hop
Typical Beer Styles
- Lager
- Pilsner
- Gose
- Light Ales
Substitutes
- Willamette US Hops
- Delta
Brewing Values:
- Crop: 2020
- Alpha: 2.6%
- Batch: 20P0398S
- Lot: 14813
| CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS | |
|---|---|
| BITTER COMPONENTS | |
| Alpha-Acid % | 3.0 - 5.0 |
| Beta-Acid % | 5.0 - 7.4 |
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 29 - 32 |
| POLYPHENOLS | |
| Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) | 0.1 - 0.2 |
| AROMA COMPONENTS | |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 0.8 - 1.9 |
| Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene | 0.4 - 0.45 |
| Linalool % of total Oil | 0.9 - 1.0 |
| Linalool: Alpha-Acid | 0.3 - 0.35 |
General Trade Perception
Craft Beer Examples featured Contessa US Hops
- Orpheus Brewing – Little Birds Have Fast Hearts
- Real Ale Brewing – Contessa Pils
- Sierra Nevada – Otra Vez
- Sierra Nevada – Summerfest
- Tampa Bay Brewing Company – Lawn Daddy