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Pedigree: Seedling selection from a cross made at Wye College, England in the 1970s.
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General Trade Perception: A high alpha variety important for its disease resistance. Read "Commercial brewing trials with Zenith hops"
by D E Long (J. Inst. Brew., January-February, 1985, Vol. 91, pp. 41-42)
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Possible Substitutions: Northern Brewer, Yeoman, Target
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Beer Styles: Ales and lagers
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Maturity: Early - Mid season
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Yield: Good
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Growth Habit: Fair to good
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Disease Reaction: Downy mildew: resistant. Powdery mildew: resistant. Verticillium Wilt: susceptible.
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Pickability: Good.
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Lupulin: Medium yellow
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Cone Structure: Medium-sized cone, only fairly compact.
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Aroma: Good bouquet with hoppy citrus flavours
| Alpha Acids(%) |
9.0 - 11.0
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Beta Acids (%) |
3.0
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| Alpha/Beta Ratio |
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Co-Humulone (%) |
25
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| Humulone |
-
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Storage (% lost) |
18
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| Oil Content (mls/100g) |
1.7 - 1.8
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Humulene ( % in oil) |
18 - 20
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| Caryophyllene (%) |
6 - 7
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Hum/Cary Ratio |
3.2
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| Farnesene (% of oil) |
Tr.
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Myrcene (%) |
52
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