Developed by Hop Breeding company and released in 2016, Loral® HBC 291 has a noble heritage that straddles the fence between old and new world hop aromatics. It has the ability to complement all beer styles, making it a very versatile hop in the brewery.
The aroma profile of Loral® has been described as a “super noble hop” with its wonderful floral and herbal notes followed by a backdrop of citrus and earthy character. A touch of sweet fruity aroma rounds out this well-balanced hop. In beer, the floral notes are accentuated yet complemented nicely by fruity and citrus with just a hint of herbal. Don’t expect an in-your-face fruity character with Loral® as seen with some recent U.S. variety releases - this hop is approachable and balanced. Great for distinctive IPAs and pale ales but perfect for sessionable and lager-style beers.
- Pedigree U.S. Glacier and U.S. Nugget
- Aroma/Flavor Floral, herbal, citrus
- Alpha Acids 10.0 - 12.0 %
- Beta Acids 4.5 - 5.5 %
- Cohumulone 21 - 23 % of alpha acids
- Total Oil 1.5 - 2.5 ml/100g
- Myrcene 37 - 39 % of total oil
- Humulene 23 - 25 % of total oil
- Caryophyllene 6 - 8 % of total oil
- Farnesene < 1 % of total oil