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Pedigree: A chance seedling selected in 1875 by Richard Fuggle in England. Virtually identical to Styrian from Austria/Germany or Savinja Golding from Yugoslavia.
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General Trade Perception: A hop long associated with typical English Ale brewing. Imparts good hoppy late-hop flavour
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Possible Substitutions: Willamette, Styrian Golding, US Tettnang
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Beer Styles: English style beers, ESB, Bitter, Lager
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Other Information: Once the predominant hop in England but now reserved for aroma use in conjunction with high alpha types.
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Maturity: Middle August
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Yield: 1,200 - 1,500 kg./ha. or 1,050 - 1,350 lb./ac.
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Growth Habit: Neat and manageable
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Disease Reaction: Not seriously affected by Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Resistant to downy mildew. Not excessively sensitive to insects.
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Lupulin: Moderate amount, orange-yellow colour
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Cone Structure: Small and rather light, medium compact
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Aroma: Mild and spicy
Alpha Acids (%) |
5.4
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Beta Acids (%) |
2.8
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Alpha/Beta Ratio |
1.9
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Co-Humulone (%) |
26.0
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Humulone (%) |
74.0
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Storage (% lost) |
25.0
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Oil Content (mls/100g) |
0.9
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Humulene ( % in oil) |
27.4
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Caryophyllene (%) |
8.5
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Hum/Cary Ratio |
3.21
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Farnesene (%) |
4.6
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