Fresh from our breeding program is Altus™ (formerly X07270). Altus™ has massive spicy, dank, and resinous aromas that lend to soft tangerine and herbal, grassy notes. Booming with high alpha and oil content, Altus™ is the perfect dual-purpose flavor-forward bittering hop and has changed the way we typically look at high alpha varieties. From a Mexican Lager all the way up the pike to a triple IPA, Altus™ can repurpose itself in many recipes for those who dare to explore the creative potentials behind this variety.
ACID & OIL COMPOSITION BREAKDOWN
Yield: 3,200 – 3,500 ppa
Alpha Acid: 15 – 19%
Beta Acid: 4 – 5.2%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 29
Total Oils: 3 – 4.4 mL/100g
Aroma specification: spicy, resinous, tangerine
Genetic origin: 50% Apollo, 25% Wye Target
The characteristics of Altus™ leave no doubt that this hop is above the rest. Named after the Latin adjective Altum; meaning high, elevated, or a level above. Living up to its name in both size and performance, Altus™ delivers one of the largest cones found on a bine, and some of the highest chemical components amongst its peers.
With notes of spicy tangerine and alpha-acid percentages nearing 20%, Altus is capturing a new crowd of brewers looking for new aromas and better brewing efficiencies. Super AA varieties have always been the backbone of brewing, and Altus™ was bred to be that versatile hop that works wonders in malt heavy recipes, but also as a great addition to Pale Ales, West Coast Style IPAs, and crisp, spicy lagers. Whether you use Altus™ as a substitute, single hop, or add in as a dry-hop, Altus will be sure to elevate brewers looking to brew with the next generation of hops.
Hopsteiner’s breeding program developed Altus™ from an Apollo and Wye Target cross. Just like its lineage, Altus™ packs a punch. Hopsteiner’s research, passion, and pursuit of growing stronger, healthier, and more sustainable hop varieties have been a staple of their success—offering versatile hop varieties that boast higher yields, superior aroma, and better agronomical sustainability to ensure future prosperity for growers.
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