Polaris was bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 2012, Polaris was commercialized as a new, German variety in response to growing demand from the craft beverage industry for distinct flavor profiles. It features extremely high alpha content along with intense mint flavors.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include mint, pineapple and menthol.
Possible substitutions include Herkules| Alpha Acid | 18 - 23% |
| Beta Acid | 4.5 - 6% |
| Co-humulone | 22 - 28% |
| Total Oil | 4 - 5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 49 - 51% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.1 - 0.4% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 8 - 13% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 20 - 35% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0 - 0% of total oil |