Hallertau

The Europeans also craft new varieties, and currently the most popular among beer drinkers are Mandarina Bavaria (citrus note), Hallertau Blanc (like a fine white wine) and Polaris (think glacier candy!

It's brewed with locally malted Rahr pilsner and wheat malts, a dash of honey malt, German Hallertau Magnum hops, Minnesota’s own Norsland Lefse, and Scandinavian lingonberries.

Historically, hops varieties were identified by geography (such as Hallertau, Spalt, and Tettnang from Germany), by the farmer who is recognized as first cultivating them (such as Goldings or Fuggles from England), or by their growing habit (e.

Noble German dual-use hop used in European pale lagers, sometimes with Hallertau.