{"title":"German Hops","description":"\u003cp\u003eNobles\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hallertau-mittelfruh-hops","title":"Hallertau Mittelfrüh","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eClassic floral and spicy with herbal and earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral \u0026amp; Herbal (primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy \u0026amp; Earthy (secondary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh is the classic noble hop from Germany’s Hallertau region, one of the four original noble hop varieties. It has been used for centuries in traditional German lagers and is known for its refined floral, spicy, and herbal character with a light earthy quality. While it lacks the big tropical fruit of modern hops, it brings a balanced, elegant profile that has made it a cornerstone of German brewing for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 – 1.0 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spalt, Tettnang, or Saaz (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hopsteiner.us\/variety-data-sheets\/Hallertauer-Mittelfrueh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMore tech specs here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallertau Mittelfrüh is primarily an aroma hop, though it can contribute some bitterness in lighter beers. It performs best in late boil and whirlpool additions, where it adds its signature floral, spicy, and herbal notes. Because it’s relatively delicate, it shines in traditional lager styles (especially German Pilsner, Helles, and Oktoberfest\/Märzen) where its refined character can come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUncommon to dry hop. Adding 1–2.5 oz total in 5 gallons is usually plenty to dry hop. It doesn’t need heavy rates, and going too hard can make the herbal and earthy notes feel rough or grassy. It tends to work best with a lighter touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBrew day tip: It’s the go-to hop for authentic German lagers. It can also add nice floral and spicy complexity to more modern beers when used alongside fruitier hops.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42576002154581,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/hallertau-mittelfruh-hops-oktoberfest-cartoon.jpg?v=1780930643"},{"product_id":"tettnang-hops","title":"Tettnang","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFloral and spicy with herbal and earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral \u0026amp; Herbal (primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy \u0026amp; Earthy (secondary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTettnang is a classic noble hop from the Tettnang region in southern Germany. It shares a lot of DNA with Hallertau Mittelfrüh, offering a refined floral, spicy, and herbal character with a light earthy quality. While it’s slightly less common than Hallertau, it’s still highly regarded for traditional German lagers and has a clean, balanced profile that brewers have trusted for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 – 1.0 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallertau Mittelfrüh or Spalt (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hopsteiner.us\/variety-data-sheets\/Tettnanger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMore tech specs here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTettnang is primarily an aroma hop, though it can contribute some bitterness in lighter styles. It performs best in late boil and whirlpool additions, where it adds its signature floral, spicy, and herbal notes. Like other noble hops, it’s relatively delicate and shines most in traditional lager styles (German Pilsner, Helles, and Märzen\/Oktoberfest) where its refined character isn’t overpowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNot usually used for dry hopping, but 1–2.5 oz total in 5 gallons is usually plenty. It doesn’t need heavy rates, and going too hard can make the herbal and earthy notes turn grassy or harsh. It tends to work best with a lighter touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBrew day tip: It’s a great choice for authentic German lagers, especially when you want a slightly different floral and spicy character than Hallertau. It can also add nice complexity to more modern lagers or sessionable beers.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42576150626389,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/tettnang-hops-serious-character-oktoberest.jpg?v=1780931747"},{"product_id":"magnum-hops","title":"Magnum","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eClean and neutral bitterness with very little aroma character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy \u0026amp; Earthy (primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMagnum is a high-alpha German bittering hop developed in the 1980s. Unlike the noble aroma hops from the same region (like Hallertau or Tettnang), Magnum was bred specifically for clean, efficient bitterness with minimal flavor or aroma contribution. It’s become one of the most widely used bittering hops in the world because of its high alpha acids and neutral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 – 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 – 2.5 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warrior, Columbus, or Nugget (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimachief.com\/commercial\/hop-varieties\/magnum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMore tech specs here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMagnum is primarily a bittering hop. It performs best when added early in the boil, where it delivers clean, smooth bitterness without adding much else to the beer. Because it has very low aroma oils, it’s not well suited for late boil, whirlpool, or dry hopping if you’re looking for flavor or aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn the dry hop side, Magnum is generally not recommended. It doesn’t contribute pleasant aroma and can sometimes add a harsh or grassy quality if used heavily. Most brewers use it strictly for bittering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBrew day tip: Use it early in the boil when you want clean, reliable bitterness without influencing the flavor or aroma of the beer. It works especially well in lagers, IPAs, and any style where you want bitterness without hop character getting in the way.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42576581722197,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/magnum-hops-oktoberfest-chugging-contest.jpg?v=1780934404"}],"url":"https:\/\/doubledank.beer\/collections\/german-hops.oembed","provider":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}