Magnum (German)
Alpha-Acid (%)
11.0 - 16.0
This relatively high alpha-acid bittering hop imparts a clean bitter flavor. This makes it useful in any style with high IBUs. Magnum was bred in Germany from Galena and a German male hop plant, but it is also grown in the US. Galena has similar clean bitterness properties. Although, Magnum can impart a subtle spicy, floral, and citrus flavors of its own, these flavors will generally be lost behind its strong bitterness.
Possible Substitutes
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 11.0 - 16.0 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 5.0 - 7.0 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 2.25 | |
| Cohumulone: | 21 - 28 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 1.6 - 2.6 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 30 - 45 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 8 - 12 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 30 - 45 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 0 - 1 | (% essential oils) |