Pedigree	A first generation selection from Northern Brewer crossed with a German male resistant to downy mildew
Maturity	Early to mid-season.
Yield	1,500 - 1,900 kg./ha or 1,350 - 1,700 lb./ac.
Growth Habit	Not over-vigorous, neat and manageable.
Disease Reaction	Susceptible to Verticillium wilt and powdery mildew ut quite resistant to downy mildew.
Pickability	Quite good
Drying/Baling	No problems
Cone Structure	Medium to large, plumpish, quite loose.
Quality Luplin Palish yellow, moderate amounts. Aroma Fruity with some spicy Alpha Acids 7.5 - 9.5% w/w Beta Acids 5.0 - 5.5% w/w Co-Humulone 24 - 30% of alpha acids Storageability 60 - 70% of alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20º C. Total Oil 1.5 - 2.5 mls/100 grams Myrcene 23 - 29% of whole oil Humulene 40- 45% of whole oil Caryphyllene 13 - 17% of whole oil Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception	A true dual-purpose hop with moderate bitteringpotential and excellent flavor/aroma characteristics.
Possible Substitutions	TBA
Beer Styles	All Ales, Porter
Other Information	Released in the early 1970's with relatively high alpha acids for its time. Its excellent flavor properties ensured its continued survival after the release of the higher alpha acids variety Wye Target.