UK Admiral
Pedigree Bred at Wye College in England, granddaughter of Wye Challenger
Maturity Mid season
Yield 1,450 -2,100 kg/ha or 1,300 - 1,900 lb./ac
Growth Habit Vigorous and untidy
Disease Reaction Tolerant to Verticillium wilt, resistant to downy mildew, susceptible to powdery mildew
Pickability Good
Drying/Baling Average
Cone Structure Small compact cones
Quality
Luplin Plentiful
Aroma Used for it's bittering potential
Alpha Acids 13.5 - 16.0% w/w
Beta Acids 4.8 - 6.0% w/w
Co-Humulone 37 - 45% of alpha acids
Storageability Good
Total Oil 1.0 - 1.7 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 39 - 40% of whole oil
Humulene 7.0 - 7.5% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 6.8 - 7.2% of whole oil
Farnesene 1.8 - 2.2% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Looks to be a good replacement for high alpha and duel purpose hops for brewing
Possible Substitutions UK Target, UK Northdown, UK Challenger
Beer Styles Ale
Other Information Being grown for its high cropping and alpha yield