What are common substitutes for the Sultana hop?

Common flavor and aroma substitutes for the Sultana hop include Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus, CTZ & Nugget.

What flavor and aromas does the Sultana hop have?

The Sultana hop is commonly said to have pineapple, citrus, pine, spicy, lemon & tropical aromas.

What country is the Sultana hop from?

The Sultana hop is originally from United States of America (USA).

Is there a Cryo/lupulin powder form of the Sultana hop?

No, Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) does not have a version of their LupuLN2 Cryo variety for the Sultana hop.

Is the Sultana hop used for bittering or aroma?

Sultana is considered a dual purpose hop.

What is the alpha acid (AA) percentage of the Sultana hop?

The alpha acid (AA) percentage of the Sultana hop is typically within 13-16%.

What is the beta acid percentage of the Sultana hop?

The beta acid percentage of the Sultana hop is typically within 3.5-7%.

What is the co-humulone levels of the Sultana hop have?

The Sultana hop's co-humulone levels are 22-26% of the alpha acid (AA) total.

What hops are commonly paired with Sultana in beers?

Hops commonly paired with Sultana are Citra & El Dorado.

What beer styles use the Sultana hop?

Common beer styles that use the Sultana hop are IPA.

Sultana Hop

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Purpose:	Dual
Country:	United States of America (USA)
International Code:	SUL
Cultivar/Brand ID:	06277
Ownership:	™ Hopsteiner

Purchase Sultana Hops

Sultana hops are available to be purchased from multiple suppliers. We've conveniently linked to the most popular hop suppliers as well as Amazon.com. Every supplier may have different prices, harvest years and amounts available for purchase.

Origin of Sultana Hops

Sultana is a cross between Nugget, Zeus, and a USDA 19058 male. Its lineage is: 50% Nugget, 25% Zeus, and 25% 19058. Sultana was released as Denali in 2016, then renamed in 2019.

Flavor & Aroma Profile of Sultana Hops

Sultana is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.

Sultana was formerly called Denali, however it is also called Nuggetzilla by some. This hop is rich in pineapple, citrus (often perceived as lemon), and pine flavors, though it can often come off as spicy as well.

Tags: #pineapple #citrus #pine #spicy #lemon #tropical

Brewing Values for Sultana Hops

These are the common ranges that we've seen with Sultana hops over the years. Each year's crop can yield hops that have slightly different qualities, so these number ranges are based on history.

Alpha Acid % (AA) Alpha acids are the main source of bitterness in beer. Longer boil times will result in isomerization of more alpha acids leading to increased bitterness.	13-16% 14.5% avg
Beta Acid %Beta acids are a component of hop resins responsible for contributing volatile aromatic and flavor properties. Beta acids contribute no bitterness.	3.5-7% 5.3% avg
Alpha-Beta RatioThe ratio of alpha to beta acids dictates the degree to which bitterness fades during aging. 1:1 ratios are common in aroma varieties.	2:1 - 5:1 3:1 avg
Co-Humulone as % of AlphaLow cohumulone hops impart a smoother bitterness when added to the boil as opposed to higher ones that add a sharper bitterness to the final beer.	22-26% 24% avg
Total Oils (mL/100g)These highly volatile, not very soluble oils are easily boiled off, but add flavor and aroma to the finished beer when added very late in the boil or during fermentation. Learn more »	2.5-4.5 mL 3.5mL avg
Total Oil Breakdown:
› MyrceneFlavors: pine, citrus, fruity (β-myrcene)	54-55% 54.5% avg
› HumuleneFlavors: woody, hoppy, spicy (α-caryophyllene)	15-17% 16% avg
› CaryophylleneFlavors: pepper, spicy, herbal (β-caryophyllene)	5-7% 6% avg.
› FarneseneFlavors: fresh, green, woody (β-farnesene)	0-1% 0.5% avg
› All OthersIncluding β-pinene, linalool, geranoil & selinene	20-26%

Hop Pairings with Sultana Hops

Some hops just taste better together. We recently analyzed ^[1] hundreds of the most popular beers to find which hops are commonly paired together. We found that Citra & El Dorado hops are commonly used alongside the Sultana hop. This is not a complete list, but should give you a good idea of what hops are commonly used together.

Here is the relative frequency of the top 2 hops that are used with Sultana:

Beer Styles using Sultana Hops

Some popular beer styles that make use of the Sultana hop include IPA.

Sultana Hop Substitutions

If the Sultana hop is hard to find or if you are simply out of it on brew day, you can try to substitute it with one of these other hops for a similar outcome:

Is Sultana available as Cryo/Lupulin powder?

Unfortunately, there is no lupulin powder version of the Sultana hop. Neither Yakima Chief Hops (Cryo/LupuLN2) nor Haas (Lupomax) have created versions of this hop in lupulin powder form yet. This new type of hop product is pure concentrated lupulin powder, which leads to more flavor when used in the whirlpool or dry hop additions.

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