Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll in 1980 and released in 1993, Magnum is a daughter of Galena. It is a high alpha variety with some spice and fruit characteristics.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include apple and pepper.
Possible substitutions include Northern Brewer, Mt. Hood, Columbus, Nugget| Alpha Acid | 11 - 16% |
| Beta Acid | 5 - 7% |
| Co-humulone | 21 - 29% |
| Total Oil | 1.6 - 2.6 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 30 - 45% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.2 - 0.3% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 8 - 12% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 30 - 45% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0 - 0% of total oil |