Pedigree	Second generation from the English-Pride of Kent. Bred in Australia
Maturity	Midseason - late variety
Yield	2200 - 2800 kg./ha. or 1950 - 2500 lb./ac.
Growth Habit	Good vigor, well hopped, and a nice grower-friendly hop
Disease Reaction	Downy mildew, powdery mildew, and aphis are absent from Australia so its susceptibility to these is immaterial.
Pickability	Excellent
Drying/Baling	No Problems
Cone Structure	Fairly long, quite tight cone
Quality Luplin Moderate to large amount, medium dark yellow Aroma Quite pronounced but not unpleasant, woody, earthy, herbal Alpha Acids 7.0 - 10.0% w/w Beta Acids 4.0 - 6.0% w/w Co-Humulone 33 - 39% of alpha acids Storageability 45 - 55% alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20º C Total Oil 1.0 - 2.0 mls/100 grams Myrcene 25 - 50% of whole oil Humulene 3 - 8% of whole oil Caryphyllene 5 - 10% of whole oil Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception	Predominantly a bittering hop but with interesting aromatic qualities
Possible Substitutions	Galena, Cluster
Beer Styles	Australian lagers
Other Information	At time of release in 1965, it was the highest alpha acid hop in the world; and went on to become more than 90% of the Australian crop--closely associated with such famous beers as Foster's Lager.