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| Pedigree |
Bred in England in 1911 from open pollination of Bates Brewer. Neither WGV-1147 nor its mother are true Goldings |
| Maturity |
Mid-season to late |
| Yield |
1,350 - 1,600 kg./ha or 1,200 - 1,450 lb./ac. |
| Growth Habit |
Not very vigorous or high yielding |
| Disease Reaction |
Tolerant to progressive Verticillium wilt and to hop mosaic virus. Downy and powdery mildew can be troublesome in this variety. |
| Pickability |
Cones do not hang well and tend to shatter through the machine |
| Drying/Baling |
Care must be taken to avoid shattering. |
| Cone Structure |
Medium, quite loose cone |
| Quality |
| Luplin |
Medium yellow, fairly abundant, sweet fruity flavor |
| Aroma |
Quite pleasant and hoppy, moderately intense. |
| Alpha Acids |
5.0 - 7.0% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
2.0 - 3.0% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
25 - 30% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
60 - 70% of alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20º C. |
| Total Oil |
0.9 - 1.4 mls/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
21 - 27% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
39 - 44% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
12 - 14% of whole oil |
| Farnesene |
1 - 3% of whole oil |
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| General Trade Perception |
A good general purpose aroma variety but lacking the fineness in aroma of a true Golding. |
| Possible Substitutions |
UK Kent Golding, UK Progress |
| Beer Styles |
Ales |
| Other Information |
Became important in the U.K. when Verticillium wilt reduced the area available for Fuggles or Goldings |