{"product_id":"hallertau-mittelfr-h","title":"Hallertau Mittelfrüh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Noble Aroma • Bavarian Lager Tradition • Elegant Floral-Herbal Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh is the benchmark German noble hop, grown in Bavaria's Hallertau region and prized for the refined, delicate aroma that defines traditional German lagers. For brewers chasing an authentic Munich Helles or a true German Pilsner, no other variety delivers the same gentle balance of floral, herbal, and lightly spicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a low alpha acid content of 4%, Hallertau Mittelfrüh contributes a soft, smooth bitterness that never turns harsh, making it equally at home as a clean bittering charge in delicate lagers and as a graceful late-boil aroma hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate floral notes of fresh-cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild herbal, grassy character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle peppery spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic refined noble hop aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, soft bitterness with no rough edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed sparingly, Hallertau Mittelfrüh lends subtle background elegance to light lagers. More generous late additions bring its floral and herbal qualities forward without ever overwhelming a delicate malt base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh is a staple ingredient in many classic German and continental styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Helles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMärzen \/ Oktoberfest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBock and Doppelbock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Dunkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also an excellent finishing hop for cream ales, blonde ales, and any beer where restraint and refinement matter more than punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, use 1–2 oz at 60 minutes for a smooth bittering base, then add 0.5–1 oz in the final 15 minutes or at flameout for aroma. Lower late additions keep the beer crisp and malt-forward, while larger ones build a distinctly floral, herbal nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with Pilsner malt and a clean lager yeast such as W-34\/70 for textbook German character, or layer it with Tettnang for added spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Floral, herbal, spicy, noble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Aroma, with clean low-alpha bittering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, 15 min, flameout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Liberty, Mt. Hood, Tettnang, Hersbrucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Helles, German Pilsner, Märzen, bock, Kölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a crisp Helles, lagering a Märzen for the fall, or refining a delicate Kölsch, Hallertau Mittelfrüh provides the timeless noble aroma that German brewing is built on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665148614,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064918888646,"sku":null,"price":4.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064918954182,"sku":null,"price":9.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064918986950,"sku":null,"price":19.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_dc6c2fbd-0ee9-447e-a57f-76dab2fd889d.png?v=1781146191","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/hallertau-mittelfr-h","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}