Taurus: released in 1995. This variety has very strong aroma.
Aroma: specific aroma descriptors include chocolate, banana, pepper, spice and notes of curry undertone.
Style Guide: Oktoberfest, Schwarzbier.
Substitutes: Hercules, Magnum, Merkur.
Brewing values:
- Alpha Acid: 12,3 - 17,9%,
- Beta Acid: 4,0 – 6,0%,
- Co-Humulone: 23 – 25%,
- Total Oil: 0,9 – 1,5 ml/100 g,
- Myrcene Oil: 30%,
- Caryophyllene Oil: 8%,
- Farnesene Oil: 0 - 0,1%,
- Humulene Oil: 30 - 31%.
The exact alpha acid content is indicated on every package.
Hops are packed by producers in hermetic bags which preserv aroma and bitterness of hops for at least 3 years from packaking date. "Best before" date is indicated on each bag.
Storage conditions: cold, dry place - not higher than 5°C.
Net. weight: 5 kg.