Polaris

A high-alpha German hop with icy menthol and pineapple.

Origin

Hallertau

Country

Germany

Released

2012

Alpha Acid

14.7–24.4%

What it tastes like

Polaris is a modern high-alpha German hop with a striking cool menthol-mint character alongside sweet pineapple and fruity notes. Its intense aroma and high alpha make it a distinctive dual-purpose hop — used sparingly for a fresh, icy lift.

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Best in these styles

IPAdouble IPA lager

Tasting Tip

Polaris is potent — use a light hand. Small late additions give a fresh menthol-and-pineapple lift; larger charges bring high alpha bitterness.

Beers showcasing Polaris

Specific beer examples coming soon.

Substitutes & relatives

If you can't source Polaris, these hops bring overlapping character.

Lineage & family

How Polaris connects to the rest of the hop family — its parents, and the varieties it spawned. Trace the full pedigree in the Hop Lineage explorer →

Founding lineage

● 97/060/720 50% ● 94/075/758 50%

For brewers — technical profile

Alpha Acid

14.7–24.4%

Beta Acid

2.5–6.3%

Total Oil

up to 4.4 mL/100g

Oil composition

myrcene

up to 50%

humulene

up to 35%

caryophyllene

up to 13%

farnesene

up to 1%

History

Polaris is a high-alpha variety bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany and released in 2012, notable for its intense menthol-mint aroma.

Sources

So you can see nothing here is made up — the published specifications on this page are traceable to grower / breeder data:

Freshness Note

High in oil and alpha, Polaris keeps its punch when stored cold and sealed; its menthol note is best fresh.

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