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| Pedigree |
One of the original medium to high alpha hops, bred in England and later grown also in Belgium, Spain, and Germany |
| Maturity |
Early - mid season |
| Yield |
1800 - 2400 kg./ha. or 1600-2150 lb./ac. |
| Growth Habit |
Quite vigorous and strong growing |
| Disease Reaction |
Susceptible to downy and powdery mildew but tolerant to Verticillium hop wilt. No strong virus reactions |
| Pickability |
No problems |
| Drying/Baling |
No problems |
| Cone Structure |
Medium sized cone, only fairly compact. Variety prone to produce leaves in cones - "cock hops" |
| Quality |
| Luplin |
Medium yellow, fairly abundant |
| Aroma |
Medium-strong with some wild American tones |
| Alpha Acids |
7.0 - 9.0% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
3.0 - 4.0% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
28 - 31% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
70 - 80% alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20º C |
| Total Oil |
1.0 - 1.6 mls/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
32 - 38% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
25 - 35% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
10 - 15% of whole oil |
| Farnesene |
<1% of whole oil |
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| General Trade Perception |
A true dual-purpose hop containing moderate amounts of alpha acids combined with an acceptable aroma profile. |
| Possible Substitutions |
Chinook, U.S. Northern Brewer, German Brewer's Gold |
| Beer Styles |
ESB, Bitter, English Pale Ale, Porter, Lager |
| Other Information |
Although declining in area in England, this variety is one of the main alpha hops in Germany. |