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Pedigree: Seedling selection made in Belgium about 50 years ago from a Northern Brewer x Saaz cross. Popular Belgian hop.
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General Trade Perception: A fragrant hop with a rich rough-hewn flavour and aroma, ideal for steam-style beers and ales. Unique European aroma characteristics.
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Possible Substitutions: Northern Brewer, German Brewer's Gold.
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Beer Styles: ESB, Bitter, English Pale Ale, Porter, Lager, Lambic, Munich Helles.
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Maturity: Early
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Yield: About 1200 lb./ac.
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Growth Habit: Medium to good.
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Disease Reaction: Downy Mildew - moderately resistant.
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Pickability: Good.
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Lupulin: Medium yellow, fairly abundant.
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Cone Structure: Medium-sized cones, fairly compact.
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Aroma: Similar to Northern Brewer.
| Alpha Acids(%) |
7.0 - 12.0
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Beta Acids (%) |
4.0 - 8.0
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| Alpha/Beta Ratio |
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Co-Humulone (%) |
25 - 30
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| Humulone |
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Storage (% lost) |
35 -40
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| Oil Content (mls/100g) |
1.7 - 1.9
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Humulene ( % in oil) |
26 - 28
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| Caryophyllene (%) |
8 - 10
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Hum/Cary Ratio |
3.0
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| Farnesene (% of oil) |
<1.0
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Myrcene (%) |
<50
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