​  GLH Proprietary Select Hop Releases                                                                           Aztec™ - Hydra™ - Paradigm™ - Gemini™ - Emerald Spire™ - Bergamot™ - Mackinac™ - Michigan Copper™  ​

​​Michigan Copper™ was among the first new cultivar to be released from the GLH trials and breeding program in 2014.  It has gained traction and praise across the United States since and has only increased in demand.  

AROMA 

Fruit Punch, Tropical, Pepper, Cherry, Floral​

Aromas Identified by Brewers 
Fragrant Floral, Tropical Fruit, Hawaiian Fruit Punch, Black Cherry, Hard Red Candy, Hibiscus Resin

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Grower comments have been very favorable for cone size & yield, disease resistance, vigor, and fresh aroma. Brewers are also commenting very favorably on this new release.  Michigan Copper™ is described as a vigorous super-aroma hop with very fragrant floral and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Alphas & betas acids have averaged 8.81- 10.5 & 2.45.2.55 respectively, Cohumulone < 32%, and oils potentially reaching 1.75 ml/100g or higher. Growers report good vigorous growth and color with above average yields for first season production (to the wire). It has good resistance to downy mildew in ongoing field trials.

Availability

Spring Planting Ordering: 
In-Stock Quantities:  

OPEN
Available

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Additional Purchase Requirements:

• GLH Non-Propagation agreement
• GLH general sales agreement

​   *Minimum Order Quantities Apply

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Analytics

​​Alpha Acids: 8.81 - 10.5%

Beta Acids: 2.45 - 3.50%

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Substitutions

TBD

Beer Styles

American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Wheat, Belgians, Lagers, Stouts

Oil Analysis

Cohumulone:       36%
Colupulone:       66%
Myrcene:       43%
Linalool:    0.41%
Geraniol:      7.5%
Farnesene:   0.86%
Caryophyllene:      7.6%
Humulene:    17.2%
​Total Oil/100g:       1.32

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Field Data

Growth

Disease Resistance

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Yield Potential:
Maturity:
​Suitable Growing Region:

1500lbs/1000plant acre
​Early - Mid Season
​Northern Midwest United States

​Pest Observation:
​Downy Resistance:
​Powdery Resistance:

Mite & Hopper
Above Average
Above Average

Plant Traits

Pickability

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Overall Growth Description:
Unusual Traits:
Bine Size/Diameter:
Side Arm Length:
Lupulin Present:
Field Aromas:
Stickiness/Oiliness:
​Grower Notes:

Excellent vigor, High Yield
Vigor - Excellent root formation
​​Pencil 
​12"-18" Average
Average to Heavy - Large Clumps
Citrus, Tropical, Spice, Fruit Punch, Floral
​Very High
*Above average in all observed categories, consistent year over year performance, excellent yield and disease resilience.

Cone Characteristics:
Burr/Cone Density on Plant:
Cone Structure Density:
Cone Form:
​Cone Size:
Seasonal Burr Timing:

Very Dense, Heavy Coning vs. Bine Size
Heavy​ - Above Average
​Above Average  
Round Sidewall Bullet w/ Strong Shoulder
Medium 1"W x 1 3/4"L  avg.
​Early - Mid Season