Tradition Hops

Tradition hops are a variety that was bred to be bigger, stronger version of Hallertau Mittelfruh – resistant to disease like yucky verticillium wilt and mildew and leaf eating incests.  The variety sometimes is labeled as Hallertauer Tradition, but not always because it is generally grown there and the geographical label is deemed unnecessary. 

I would put them in the same category as Mt. Hood, Liberty, Crystal, and Ultra.  These are all hop varieties that were bred in the US to produce high yields due to their ability to resist disease yet keeping all the noble hop flavor and aroma that we all know and love.

Since they are bred in Germany, Tradition hops are probably closer to the real thing.  Since there are so many different varieties that were bred to replace Hallertau, it brings up the question of how available true Hallertauer Hallertau hops are.  If I buy Hallertau pellets, are they the Gold variety or the Tradition version or what?  

Anyway, here are the stats for this particular version: 

Origin: Hull Hop Research Institute in Germany

Aroma: Refined, sweet floral, very much like Hallertau Mittelfruh.

Alpha Acid: 5 – 7%

Typical Usage: Aroma

Beer Styles: Pilsners, Other German Lagers, Wheat/Weizens