Pedigree: Open pollination of a Fuggle seedling, derived from Fuggle and Serebrianka
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Medium intense floral, citrus and grapefruit tones
Alpha Acids: 4.5 – 7.0%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 33 – 40% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 48 – 52% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45 – 60% of total oil
Humulene: 10 – 16% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 3 – 6% of total oil
Farnesene: 4 – 8% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An aroma variety with well-balanced bittering
potential, good for dry hopping
Possible Substitutions: Ahtanum, Amarillo, Centennial
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, Barley Wine, IPA, Pale Ale, Porter, Witbier
Additional Information: First commercial hop from the USDA-ARS breeding program; bred in 1956 and released in 1972