GR Mandarina Bavaria Hop Profile
Origin:
Germany
Developed by the Hop Research Center Hüll, released in 2012 as a daughter of Cascade bred for fresh, modern citrus.
Type:
Aroma hop
Typical Alpha Acids:
7–10%
Beta Acids:
5–6%
Aroma & Flavor Notes (ideal for card callouts):
- Mandarin (signature sweet tangerine/orange/clementine)
- Citrus (fresh orange zest, lemon, light lime)
- Tropical (mango, pineapple, subtle passionfruit)
- Floral (spring blossom, light sweet flower)
- Berry (mild hint of strawberry/blackberry)
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known for a sweet, juicy orange peel (mandarin) note and rounded, lovely tangerine flavor
- Delivers balanced, fresh fruitiness—great for both classic and new-school European or American-style ales
- Adds lift and freshness to wheat beers, hoppy lagers, pale ales, and summer styles
Best Beer Styles:
- Hefeweizen & Wheat Beer
- Pilsner/Lager
- Blonde, Summer Ale
- American Pale Ale
- IPA (for a softer, fruitier aroma)
Substitutes:
- Amarillo (USA; for orange/tangerine, a bit more punch)
- Huell Melon (lighter, more melon/berry)
- Cascade (softer, more grapefruit)
Fun Fact:
Mandarina Bavaria was the first continental European hop designed for “juicy citrus” flavor and brought an American-style punch to German beers.
