Magnum Hops
I have had my eye on Magnum hops since I brewed my APA. That beer was an experiment in Glacier hops, which made a pleasant, balanced beer. After tasting it, my thoughts turned to finding a good bittering hop to use for another APA trial. After conducting research on Magnum hops, I think I might have found it.
Origin: Originally Germany. From the sources I read, the Magnum hop variety was bred at the Hop Research Center at Hüll in Germany. I think what we American homebrewers will find are US grown Magnum hops, which sometimes get the Yakima Magnum moniker. It is derived from Galena, although there were some opposing views (Hallertau was also mentioned as a parent hop).
Aroma: Most sources had no real comments about this hop variety’s aroma, so I am thinking it has a nice, nobel aroma. Pleasant, not pungent.
Alpha Acid: Between 12 and 14%
Typical Usage: That high alpha acid and lack of a strong aroma makes Magnum a great bittering hop.
Beer Styles: I would say good for Pales and IPAs. Because of its heritage, and clean bittering power, it probably work for German lagers.
on January 29th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
the magnum i have is incredibly spicy
on January 30th, 2009 at 5:44 am
This is good info. Makes sense that it is has some spice to it.
on August 27th, 2009 at 9:41 am
I have friends in Bavaria who send me some Magnum hops each year about this time. The hops grow up the side of their 3-storie house and often run over the roof!! I have experimented with them in various brews and find that they are just marvellous as a supplementary kettle hop in English bitters (ie ~ 20% of the hop grist along with more trad. hops like Golding). They add a robust bitterness that I find very satisfying.
on January 10th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Hi folks just said that id respond here cos i see that jhon said . (I think what we American homebrewers will find are US grown Magnum hops) just to let you know that i sell magnum hops grown in germany if you have any questions check out my website http://www.bestbrewireland.com or contact me on donalcondren@ymail.com
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on August 18th, 2010 at 1:05 am
Where can I get some root stock for this to see if it will grow in Colorado?
on August 30th, 2010 at 9:09 am
I bought mine through Hop Union.
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