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| Pedigree |
Cross pollination of WGV and a dwarf male clone at Wye College in England |
| Maturity |
Mid season |
| Yield |
1300 - 1900 kg/ha or 1,200 - 1,700 lb./ac |
| Growth Habit |
Dwarf hop |
| Disease Reaction |
Resistant to powdery mildew, moderate to Vertcillium, suseptable to downy mildew |
| Pickability |
Average |
| Drying/Baling |
Fine |
| Cone Structure |
Large and firm |
| Quality |
| Luplin |
Plentiful |
| Aroma |
A little like a Golding, spicy |
| Alpha Acids |
6.5 - 8.5% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
3.0 - 4.0% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
31 - 36% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
Very good |
| Total Oil |
0.7 - 1.5 ml/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
27 - 28% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
20 - 24% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
6 - 7% of whole oil |
| Farnesene |
3.0% of whole oil |
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| General Trade Perception |
First commercial dwarf hop designed for aroma consideration in England, a very promising hop. |
| Possible Substitutions |
UK Kent Golding, maybe Crystal |
| Beer Styles |
Ale, ESB |
| Other Information |
Early brewing trials look very favorable, limited acreage |