| Pedigree |
A Triploid variety developed from the German Hallertau
aroma hop variety with contributions from Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early
Green. Released in 1993 to the hop industry. |
| Maturity |
Mid-season |
| Yield |
1350 - 2250 kg./ha. or 1200 - 2000 lb./ac. |
| Growth Habit |
A fairly strong growing hop |
| Disease Reaction |
Somewhat susceptible to downy mildew. Good yield
potential. |
| Pickability |
No problems |
| Drying/Baling |
No problems |
| Cone Structure |
Medium-sized fairly neat cones |
|
Quality |
| Luplin |
Moderately abundant, normal
yellow color |
| Aroma |
Mild and pleasant, spicy and
flowery |
| Alpha Acids |
2.0 - 4.5% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
4.5 - 6.5% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
20 - 26% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
50% alpha acids remaining after
six (6) months storage at 20º C |
| Total Oil |
1.0-1.5 mls/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
40 - 60% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
18 - 24% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
% of whole oil
| Farnesene |
<1% of whole oil |
|
| General Trade Perception |
Aroma variety with well-balanced bittering potential. It
is the most popular hop in the craft-brewing industry. Few still used by
major breweries. Good for dry hopping. |
| Possible Substitutions |
Centennial, Amarillo, possibly Columbus |
| Beer Styles |
Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, Barley wines |
| Other Information |
Released in 1972 and well established in the U.S.
industry, and was the first commercial aroma hop developed by the U.S. |
