Horizon Hops Profile

Pedigree A diploid high alpha acid, low co-humulone selection. Cross made in Oregon in 1970, half sister of nugget
Maturity Medium
Yield 1800 - 200 lb./acre
Growth Habit Moderately vigorous, neat even column habit
Disease Reaction Susceptible to downy mildew
Pickability Fair to good
Drying/Baling No problems
Cone Structure Firm, quite tight
Quality
Luplin Moderate amount, yellow
Aroma Pleasant hoppy
Alpha Acids 11.0 - 13.0% w/w
Beta Acids 6.5 - 8.5% w/w
Co-Humulone 16 - 19% of alpha acids
Storageability Normal
Total Oil 1.5 - 2.0 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 5.5 - 6.5% of whole oil
Humulene 11 - 13% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 7.5 - 9.0% of whole oil
Farnesene 2.5 - 3.5% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Good potential as a medium alpha, good aroma, duel purpose hop.
Possible Substitutions Magnum or high alpha of choice
Beer Styles Ale, Lager
Other Information Currently is used in small amounts by a major brewery. Fairly new hop so not much usage by brewers at this time.

 

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