Noble Hallertau Character • Floral and Herbal • Classic German Lagers and Ales
German Tradition, also sold as Hallertauer Tradition, was bred at the Hull hop research center in Germany in the early 1990s from Hallertau stock. It was developed to deliver the soft noble character of Hallertau Mittelfruh on a plant that holds up better in the field, and it has become a standard in German brewing.
Our lot measures 4.9% alpha acid. That puts it right in the range for noble-style bittering and late additions, and it is a good backup for our Hallertau when you want that classic German profile.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
- Soft floral notes
- Mild herbal and grassy character
- Light spice
- Hints of hay and earth
- Smooth, rounded bitterness
Used for bittering it gives a clean, rounded bitterness. Late additions bring the floral and herbal noble character forward without ever turning harsh.
Brewing Applications
German Tradition is a staple in traditional German and Continental styles, including:
- German Pilsner
- Munich Helles
- Hefeweizen
- Kolsch
- Marzen and Festbier
- Altbier
It also suits American lagers, cream ales and Belgian styles where a restrained noble hop is wanted.
Usage Recommendations
For a 5 gallon batch, use 1 to 2 oz at 60 minutes for bittering in a pilsner or helles, and 0.5 to 1 oz at 15 minutes or flameout for aroma. In a hefeweizen, a single 60 minute addition is usually all the beer needs.
Pair it with Hallertau, Hersbrucker or Tettnang for a fuller noble character, or use it alone for a clean, classic German profile.
Specifications
- Alpha Acid: 4.9% (measured on our lot)
- Flavor Notes: Floral, herbal, grassy, light spice
- Typical Use: Dual purpose, bittering and aroma
- Common Additions: 60 min, 15 min, flameout
- Substitutes: Hallertau Mittelfruh, Liberty, Crystal
- Beer Styles: German pilsner, helles, hefeweizen, Kolsch, Marzen
Whether you are brewing a crisp German pilsner or a classic hefeweizen, German Tradition delivers the soft, noble hop character those beers are known for.