Styrian Eagle is a cross between European and American heritage, bred at the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing in Žalec. The variety is known for its resistance to major hop diseases and good agronomic characteristics for hop cultivation and harvesting. Styrian Eagle is an aroma variety with a high alpha acid content, which gives beer a harmonious taste and bitterness.
Styrian Eagle
Styrian Eagle
Characteristics:
Technological maturity: late
Storage stability: very good
Cone length (avg.): 28 mm
Alpha acids (% dry weight): 12.5 – 17.5
Essential oil (mL/100 g dry weight): 2.5 – 3.9
Weight per 100 dry cones (avg.): 14 g