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| Pedigree |
Bred from Brewers Gold by open pollination in the state of Idaho |
| Maturity |
Early to mid-season |
| Yield |
1900 - 2500 kg./ha. or 1700 - 2230 lb./ac. |
| Growth Habit |
Neat and columnar |
| Disease Reaction |
Exhibits reaction to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Some resistance to downy mildew, slightly susceptible to powdery mildew, susceptible to aphids. |
| Pickability |
Good |
| Drying/Baling |
Normal |
| Cone Structure |
Medium-compact and plump |
| Quality |
| Luplin |
Abundant, yellow in color |
| Aroma |
Medium but pleasant hoppiness, citrussy |
| Alpha Acids |
12.0 - 14.0% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
7.0 - 9.0% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
38 - 42% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
75 - 80% alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20ºC |
| Total Oil |
0.9 - 1.2 mls/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
55 - 60% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
10 - 15% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
3 - 5% of whole oil |
| Farnesene |
<1% of whole oil |
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| General Trade Perception |
An excellent high alpha acids hop with balanced bittering properties combined with an acceptable aroma profile |
| Possible Substitutions |
Nugget, Pride of Ringwood, Chinook |
| Beer Styles |
Ale, Porter, Stout, ESB, Bitter |
| Other Information |
Released in 1978 and now a major U. S. high alpha-acids hop |