Reference details
Brewer reference
- Origin
- United States
- Type
- Aroma
- Form
- Pellet
- Typical alpha acid
- 3.75%
Typical alpha acid is a reference value. Actual crop or packet alpha acid can differ, so use the value for the hops in your batch when brewing.
Brewer notes
Contessa is a US hop variety. Expect green tea, resinous, citrus, floral, and herbal character from late additions or dry hopping. Primarily useful for flavour and aroma additions; it can still contribute bitterness when used earlier in the boil; it is commonly associated with lagers. The catalogue alpha-acid default is 3.75%; always use the value printed on the current packet or lot for bitterness calculations.