{ "name": "Polaris", "hgc_code": "POL", "land": "Deutschland", "anbaugebiet": "Hallertau", "beschreibung": "Polaris is a super-alpha aroma extreme from the Hop Research Center Hüll (HVG), released in 2012 as a flavour hop. With 18 to 24 per cent alpha and 2.4 to 4.4 ml/100g total oil, among the highest values of any German variety, Polaris sets entirely new standards. Its intense mint and eucalyptus profile is unique among German hops and makes it a speciality hop for out-of-the-ordinary beers.", "alpha_min": 18.0, "alpha_max": 24.0, "beta_min": 5.0, "beta_max": 6.5, "cohumulon_min": 22, "cohumulon_max": 29, "gesamtoel_min": 2.4, "gesamtoel_max": 4.4, "myrcen_min": 35.0, "myrcen_max": 50.0, "humulen_min": 20.0, "humulen_max": 35.0, "caryophyllen_min": 8.0, "caryophyllen_max": 13.0, "farnasen_min": null, "farnasen_max": 1.0, "linalool_min": null, "linalool_max": 0.2, "selinen_min": 0.5, "selinen_max": 1.0, "polyphenole_min": 2.6, "polyphenole_max": 2.7, "xanthohumol_min": 0.4, "xanthohumol_max": 0.8, "lagerstabilitaet": "Very good", "trockenresistenz": "Good", "ernte": "Mid to late", "anbauland": "Deutschland", "schutzrecht": "EU-Sortenschutz, Hopfenforschungszentrum Hüll", "anbau_extra": [ { "label": "Breeder", "wert": "Hop Research Center Hüll (HVG)" }, { "label": "Released", "wert": "2012" }, { "label": "Distinctive feature", "wert": "The only German hop with a mint and eucalyptus profile" } ], "sensorik": [ { "label": "Herbal", "typ": "kraeuterig", "wert": 90 }, { "label": "Resinous", "typ": "harzig", "wert": 70 }, { "label": "Fruity", "typ": "fruchtig", "wert": 55 }, { "label": "Spicy", "typ": "wuerzig", "wert": 48 } ], "aroma_gruppen": { "Minze & Eukalyptus": "Wintergreen, eucalyptus and peppermint, uniquely intense", "Kiefer & Harzig": "Pine, resin and a light balsamic note", "Fruity": "Subtle fruity notes depending on when it is added" }, "sensorik_im_bier": "Polaris is extremely potent; the mint and eucalyptus profile dominates even in small quantities. Very efficient as a bittering hop thanks to the high alpha. In aroma additions the utmost restraint is advisable. Ideal for speciality beers that deliberately play with the unusual profile.", "bierstile": [ "IPA", "Pale Ale", "Spezialbier", "Kräuterbier" ], "brauhinweis": "Dose very sparingly, as the intense mint and eucalyptus profile is extremely potent. Very efficient as a bittering hop at 18 to 24 per cent alpha. For aroma use only as an accent hop in small amounts (max. 10 to 20 per cent of the total hop bill). Not suitable as the primary hop in classic beer styles.", "substituierbar_durch": [ { "name": "Herkules", "hinweis": "Also a super-alpha from Hüll, with a neutral bitterness and no mint." }, { "name": "Magnum", "hinweis": "A neutral super-alpha, more widely available with a more elegant bitterness." } ], "fun_fact": "Polaris holds several records at once: with 18 to 24 per cent alpha and 2.4 to 4.4 ml/100g total oil it is simultaneously the highest-alpha and the most oil-rich German hop. The mint and eucalyptus profile traces back genetically to its parent lines, which include American breeding material.", "quellen": [ { "name": "Hopfenforschungszentrum Hüll – Polaris", "url": "https://www.hopfenforschung.de/en/sorte/polaris/" }, { "name": "BarthHaas – Polaris (Polyphenole, Ölgehalt)", "url": "https://www.barthhaas.com/en/hop-varieties/polaris" }, { "name": "Beer Maverick – Polaris", "url": "https://beermaverick.com/hop/polaris/" }, { "name": "Wikipedia – Xanthohumol (Bitterhopfen > Aromahopfen)", "url": "https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthohumol" } ] }