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Loral® HBC 291 c.v.

Dual Purpose Hop

Loral HBC 291 c.v. was developed by Hop Breeding Company from a Glacier female and a Nugget-derived male and was released in 2016. Loral is primarily valued as an aroma hop, with late and finishing additions preserving its most distinctive character.

Alpha Acids110-12 %
Beta Acids4.5-5.5 %
Total Oil1.5-2.5 mL/100g
OriginUSA

Variety Details

Often described as “super noble,” it combines flowers, herbs and peppery spice with lemon, dark fruit and a restrained woody quality. Its alpha level allows dual-purpose use, but late additions highlight its elegant aroma without becoming overly loud. It is highly adaptable across pilsner, Helles, saison, Belgian-style ale, pale ale and IPA.

Beers and Pellets were evaluated using our Sensory Plus™ Trained Panel. Beers were dry hopped in a standard 2-Row Pale Ale at 2lb/barrel for 72 hours.

Dominant Characteristics

  • Floral
  • Herbal
  • Citrus

Analytical Data

Alpha Acids (%)*10-12
Beta Acids (%)4.5-5.5
Cohumulone (% of Alpha Acids)21-23
Total Oil (ml/100g)1.5-2.5
Myrcene (% of Total Oil)37-39
Humulene (% of Total Oil)23-25
Caryophyllene (% of Total Oil)6-8
Farnesene (% of Total Oil)< 1
Linalool (% of Total Oil)1.0-1.4
Total Polyphenols (%)—

*Oil composition determined by Gas Chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.1.2)

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Style Recommendations

  • Pilsner
  • Saison
  • Belgian Ale
  • Pale Ale
  • Modern Lager

Available Formats

T90 Pellets

T-90 PELLETS

The standard for traditional dry hopping. T-90 pellets deliver consistent bitterness, flavor, and aroma while remaining easy to store, and brew with.

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