Mt. Rainier

General Hop Characteristics
Country of Origin: USA Noble: No, but some noble characteristics Uses: bittering or aroma Beer styles: Substitutions:
Chemical Composition
Alpha Acids: 6.2 % Beta Acids:  % Cohumulone: 22 % Myrcene:  % Humulene:  % Caryophyllene:  % Farnesene:  % Total Oil:  % Storage (%AA/6 M/20 C):
Growing Characteristics
Yield: Harvest:

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Developed in the Pacific Northwest from a very diverse breeding program, Mt. Rainier has a Hallertauer-like flavor and aroma but with relatively high alpha acids; the aroma has been described as licorice and citrus.