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Pioneers of Hops Quality hops from the Hallertau

Karte der Hallertau, Niederlauterbach hervorgehoben

100% grower-owned IGN – Quality hops
directly from our growers

IGN (Interessengemeinschaft Qualitätshopfen Niederlauterbach) is an association representing more than 100 hop growers in the Hallertau. We work together to set quality standards and produce hops for the best beers in the world.

About IGN

Quality Hops from IGN Our Hop Varieties

  • Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hop cone

    Hallertauer Mittelfrüh

    • hoppy
    • grassy / hay
    • floral
    • alpha 3.0 – 6.0%
    • beta 3.3 – 6.6%
    • polyphenols 3.6 – 7.2%
    • total oil 1.8 – 1.1 ml/100g
  • Perle hop cone

    Perle

    • hoppy
    • herbal
    • alpha 5.0 – 8.0%
    • beta 3.0 – 4.8%
    • polyphenols 3.4 – 5.4%
    • total oil 1.0 – 1.4 ml/100g
  • Diamant hop cone

    Diamant

    • hoppy
    • grassy / hay
    • herbal
    • alpha 5.0 – 9.0%
    • beta 4.5 – 8.1%
    • polyphenols 3.5 – 6.3%
    • total oil 1.5 – 1.9 ml/100g
  • Herkules hop cone

    Herkules

    • citrusy
    • hoppy
    • green fruits
    • alpha 13.0 – 19.0%
    • beta 3.9 – 5.7%
    • polyphenols 2.6 – 3.8%
    • total oil 1.6 – 2.0 ml/100g
All IGN Hop Varieties

Why choose IGN? For a sustainable & responsible hop trade

100% Quality

We strive to offer the best hops in the world. That's why we carefully monitor the quality of our products, both during cultivation and processing. Our hop growers, for example, are rewarded with a 100% bonus* for a particularly high-quality product.

* Quality assessments are performed by an independent third party

Growing Together

Hops are distinctly unique. They shape the Hallertau region, its people, and are the soul of beer. We are firmly convinced that fair cooperation, sustainable hop cultivation, and assuming responsibility for future generations is the right approach to preserve this going forward.

Pioneers of Hops

We see ourselves as pioneers and drivers of a sustainable, responsible, and fair hop trade in the Hallertau region – this is the basis on which we were founded, and we remain committed to it to this day.

Events & Dates Hock' ma uns z'am

(Bavarian for “Let’s sit down together and talk”)

Upcoming Events & Dates

  • Logo drinktec

    drinktec

    15. - 19. September 2025
    Trade Fair Center Munich

  • Logo Brew Asia, Bangkok 2025

    Brew Asia

    16. - 17. October 2025
    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Logo Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America

    CBC 2026

    20. - 23. April 2026
    Philadelphia, PA (USA)

All Events & Dates

The IGN Association

Behind IGN is the IGN Association, a community of more than 100 hop growers from one of the largest hop-growing regions in the world. The association regularly organizes continuing education courses, Stammtische (regulars’ tables), and discussion groups on topics related to hop cultivation, some of which are also open to non-members.

What can we do for you? Talk to us!

Do you have questions about our hop products or IGN?
Give us a call, we will be happy to personally address your needs.

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