| Pedigree |
U.S. equivalent of the Czech landrace variety of the same
name. |
| Maturity |
Predominantly very early in the U.S. |
| Yield |
650 - 1150 kg./ha. or 600 - 1000 lb./ac. |
| Growth Habit |
Difficult to grow in arid climates, however growers are
getting better at growing this hop. Can vary greatly in production. |
| Disease Reaction |
Some tolerance to downy mildew but prone to virus
symptoms of certain conditions. |
| Pickability |
Tendancy to shatter if over-ripe |
| Drying/Baling |
No problems if picked well |
| Cone Structure |
Small tight, fluffy cones |
| Quality |
| Luplin |
Limited amount, pale yellow |
| Aroma |
Very mild and pleasant, spicy and earthy |
| Alpha Acids |
3.0 - 4.5% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
3.0 - 4.5% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
24 - 28% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
45 - 55% of alpha acids remaining after six (6)
months storage at room temperature. |
| Total Oil |
0.5 - 1.0 mls/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
25 - 30% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
35 - 40% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
9 - 11% of whole oil |
| Farnesene |
9 - 13% of whole oil |
|
| General Trade Perception |
Available in small quantities. Aroma is strongly
reminiscent of Czech Saaz but not as much acreage grown. |
| Possible Substitutions |
Polish Lublin, Czech Saaz |
| Beer Styles |
Pilsner, Lager, Wheat |
| Other Information |
Difficult to grow in the arid climates of Washington and
southern Idaho. Seems to grow well in northern Idaho. There are none grown
in Oregon. |
