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Pedigree: Bred at Wye College in 1995 and originally introduced to the commercial market as First Gold. Prima Donna is a cross between WGV with a dwarf male and has many of Goldings flavour characteristics but with a higher alpha acid. Prima Donna has excellent aroma qualities and much of the flavour characteristics of WGV and has proven a success in stronger flavoured summer beers and IPAs. This variety is suitable as a general kettle hop and also for late and dry hopping in all types of beer. A dwarf variety growing to 2 - 3 metres and with short laterals. Excellent choice where space is limited.
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General Trade Perception: Dual purpose, versatile hop with a rich citrus character and a well balanced bitterness and a fruity, slightly spicy note.
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Possible Substitutions: East Kent Goldings, WGV, Willamette.
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Beer Styles: EPA, American Pale Ale, IPA, English bitter, Blonde Ales.
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Maturity: Mid season.
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Yield: 1300 - 1900 kg./ha. or 1100 - 1700 lb./ac.
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Growth Habit: Moderate. Dwarf.
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Disease Reaction: Fairly tolerant to Verticillium Wilt. Resistant to Powdery Mildew. Susceptible to Downy Mildew.
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Pickability: Good
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Lupulin: Bright yellow, plentiful.
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Cone Structure: Medium to large. Compact.
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Aroma: Spicy, floral, fruity.
| Alpha Acids (%) |
5.6 – 8.7
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Beta Acids (%) |
2.3 - 3.6
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| Alpha/Beta Ratio (%) |
2.4 - 3.2: 1
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Co-Humulone (%) |
29 - 34
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| Humulone |
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Storage (% lost) |
15 - 20
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| Oil Content (mls/100g) |
0.7 - 1.3
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Humulene ( % in oil) |
20 - 24
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| Caryophyllene (%) |
6 - 7
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Hum/Cary Ratio |
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| Farnesene (%) |
3.0
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Myrcene (%) |
27 - 28
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