Hop Variety – Sylva
Pedigree: Open pollination of Czech Saaz
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Complex, subtle, floral and herbal characteristics
Alpha Acids: 5.6 – 7.3%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.6%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 25% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.0 – 1.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 26 – 36% of total oil
Humulene: 18 – 27% of total oil
Caryophyllene:
Farnesene: 22 – 28% of total oil
Selinene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Brewing characteristics closely resemble that of its parent, Czech Saaz
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner
Additional Information: Bred by Hop Products Australia in 1997 at Bushy Park Breeding Garden