Hop Variety – Sovereign

Pedigree: Open pollination, granddaughter of Pioneer
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Pleasant but intense fruity flavors with mild floral, grassy, herbal and mint characteristics
Alpha Acids: 4.5 – 6.5%
Beta Acids: 2.1 – 3.1%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 30% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.6 – 1.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25 – 30% of total oil
Humulene: 21 – 26% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: 3 – 5% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Works well with Goldings and as a single hop
Typical Beer Styles: English-style Bitter, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Bred in 1995 at Horticulture Research International, Wye College and released in 2006

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