Description

Naming

Loral®, formerly known as HBC 291, provides a more traditional yet unique hop character, similar to noble hops.

Origin Story

Loral’s father is Nugget and its mother is Glacier. Loral has a noble French pedigree on its mother’s side, with Glacier being the granddaughter of Tardif De Bourgogne. It was released in May 2016.

Loral® is characterized by having numerous small, dense cones with moderate alpha acids.

Characteristics

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.

Specs

• Alpha-Acids: 10 – 12%
• Beta-Acids: 4.5 – 6.5%
• Oil Content: 1.5 – 3.4 ml/100g
• Contributions: Floral, herbal, citrus
• Suitable for the following beer styles: IPAs, Pale Ales, Lagers, Pilsners, Wheats & Saisons.
• Alternatives: Nugget, Tardif De Bourgogne, Triumph
• Purpose of Use: Aroma
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.

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