A noble aroma type. Has developed into the variety with the largest acreage — grown throughout the Hallertau, Spalt and Hersbruck.

Development: Traditional German landrace variety selected in the Hersbruck area.

Usage: Aroma

Aroma: Mild to medium, pleasant, floral and slightly fruity

Alpha Acids: 2.0 — 5.0%

Beta Acids: 2.5 — 6.0%

Co-Humulone: 18 — 25% of alpha acids

Total Oil: 0.7 — 1.3 mls/100g

Substitutions: French Strisselspalt, Mt. Hood

Typical Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Weizen Bock, Wheat, Belgian Ales, Kölsch, Munich Helles