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| Pedigree |
Czech aroma landrace variety selected in the area of the same name |
| Maturity |
Various maturities in different clonal selections |
| Yield |
900 - 1500 kg./ha. or 800 - 1350 lb./ac. |
| Growth Habit |
Some clones quite vigorous, others weak |
| Disease Reaction |
Susceptible to downy and powdery mildew. Not tolerant to hop wilt. Shows increased productivity when freed of viruses. |
| Pickability |
Tendency to cone shatter if handled roughly |
| Drying/Baling |
No problems |
| Cone Structure |
Smallish light cone |
| Quality |
| Luplin |
Not abundant, pale yellow in color |
| Aroma |
Very mild with pleasant hoppy notes, earthy, spicy, herbal |
| Alpha Acids |
3.0 - 4.5% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
3.0 - 4.0% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
24 - 28% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
45 - 55% alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20ºC |
| Total Oil |
0.4- 0.7 mls/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
20 - 25% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
40 - 45% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
10 - 12% of whole oil |
| Farnesene |
11 - 15% of whole oil |
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| General Trade Perception |
The classical "noble" aroma hop with long and strong traditions. Associated with the renowned Pilsener Lager. Extremely popular with the craft-brewing industry. |
| Possible Substitutions |
U.S. Saaz, Polish Lublin |
| Beer Styles |
Pilsner |
| Other Information |
By far the predominant Czechoslovakian variety and clones of it are grown in Poland and the Ukraine. |