Single hop Bullion from Ascot Ales - a copper coloured IPA with a bitter, zesty aroma and flavour.
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Pedigree: Bittering hop. One of the earliest high alpha hops in the world. Raised in 1919 in England from a wild Manitoba female crossed with an English male hop. Mainly bittering Stouts and Dark ales.
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General Trade Perception: A good high alpha variety normally used for bittering.
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Possible Substitutions: Brewer's Gold, Chinook, Columbus, Galena, Northern Brewer.
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Beer Styles: Darker beers, stout.
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Maturity: Late season
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Yield: Moderate, 2,000 - 2,400 kg./ha.
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Growth Habit: Vigorous.
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Disease Reaction: Susceptible to Downy Mildew, resistant to Verticillium Wilt.
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Pickability: Good.
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Lupulin: Dark yellow.
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Cone Structure: Medium size, compact.
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Aroma: Strong and zesty with blackcurrant characteristics
Alpha Acids(%) |
6.5 - 12.5
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Beta Acids (%) |
3.7 - 9.0
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Alpha/Beta Ratio |
2.0 : 1
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Co-Humulone (%) |
38 - 40
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Humulone |
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Storage (% lost) |
45 - 55
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Oil Content (mls/100g) |
1.1 - 2.7
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Humulene ( % in oil) |
23 - 30
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Caryophyllene (%) |
9 - 11
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Hum/Cary Ratio |
-
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Farnesene (%) |
< 1.0
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Myrcene (% in oil) |
45 - 55
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