Strong spicy and herbal notes, lavender, leather, tobacco
Agnus is the first high-alpha bittering hop to come out of the Czech Republic. It’s name is derived from Czech hop breeder Frantisek Beranek, who’s surname translated into Latin is Agnum – or Lamb in English. Registered in 2000 and released the following year, Agnus is a bittering hop with strong spicy and herbal notes and has been compared by some to Nugget
and Magnum.
Its lineage includes a complex array of coveted varieties including Bor
, Fuggle
, Saaz
, Sladek
and Northern Brewer. Though primarily a bittering hop, it is useful as a flavor addition and it’s abundant oil content may even make it suitable for dry hopping.
Agnus hops have key flavors that include lavender, leather and tobacco
Substitutes: Magnum (US), Nugget, Target, Columbus
Style Guide: Czech Pilsner, German Lager, Pale Ale
