The bitter hop varieties bear their name because of a high alpha acid content, which is responsible for the typical basic bitterness of beer..
Herkules
| Alpha acids | 12,0 - 17,0% |
| Beta acids | 4,0 - 5,5% |
| Total polyphenols | 3,0 - 4,0% |
| Total oil in ml/100g hops | 1,6 - 2,4 |
Polaris
| Alpha acids | 18,0 - 23,0% |
| Beta acids | 4,5 - 6,0% |
| Total polyphenols | 2,6 - 2,7% |
| Total oil in ml/100g hops | 4,4 - 4,8 |
Hallertauer Magnum
| Alpha acids | 11,0 - 16,0% |
| Beta acids | 5,0 - 7,0% |
| Total polyphenols | 2,0 - 3,0% |
| Total oil in ml/100g hops | 1,6 - 2,6 |
Hallertauer Taurus
| Alpha acids | 12,0 - 17,0% |
| Beta acids | 4,0 - 6,0% |
| Total polyphenols | 3,0 - 4,0% |
| Total oil in ml/100g hops | 0,9 - 1,4 |
Northern Brewer
| Alpha acids | 6,0 - 10,0% |
| Beta acids | 3,0 - 5,0% |
| Total polyphenols | 3,0 - 4,0% |
| Total oil in ml/100g hops | 1,0 - 1,6 |
Hallertauer Taurus
| Hallertauer Taurus | 9,0 - 13,0% |
| Beta acids | 3,0 - 5,0% |
| Total polyphenols | 3,0 - 4,0% |
| Total oil in ml/100g hops | 0,9 - 1,3 |
