Hop Variety – Chelan

posted May 1st, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

Pedigree: Daughter of Galena
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Mild floral and citrus characteristics
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.5%
Beta Acids: 8.5 – 9.8%
Co-Humulone: 33 – 35% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~80% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 1.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45 – 55% of total oil
Humulene: 12 – 15% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 12% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Similar to Galena but with higher alpha acids
Possible Substitutions: Galena, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales
Additional Information: Developed by the John I. Haas, Inc. breeding company and released in 1994