Pedigree: Seedling of Yeoman
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Crisp and mellow with pine, chocolate, molasses and spice characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 12.0%
Beta Acids: 3.8 – 5.4%
Co-Humulone: 30% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.2 – 2.5 mL/ 100g
Myrcene: 24% of total oil
Humulene: 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 11% of total oil
Farnesene: 1.5% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Performs well as a replacement for high alpha or dual purpose hops early in the boil; late hop additions for aroma tend to be mellow
Possible Substitutions: English-style Ales
Typical Beer Styles: UK Challenger, UK Northdown
Additional Information: Developed at Wye College and released in 1996