Configure: Challenger Hops
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SKU: 90CHA-bto
| Pedigree | A granddaughter of Northern Brewer bred in England with German downy mildew resistant males. | | Brewing Usage | Dual purpose | | Aroma | Mild to moderate, quite spicy | | Alpha Acids | 6.5 – 8.5% | | Beta Acids | 4 – 4.5% | | Co-Humulone | 20 – 25% of alpha acids | | Storage Stability | 70 – 85% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20º C | | Total Oil | 1.0 – 1.7 mls/100 grams | | Myrcene | 30 – 42% of whole oil | | Humulene | 25 – 32% of whole oil | | Caryophyllene | 8 – 10% of whole oil | | Farnesene | 1 – 3% of whole oil | | General Trade Perception | One of the few recognized dual-purpose hops combining moderate amounts of alpha acids with a good kettle hop aroma | | Possible Substitutions | US or German Perle, Northern Brewer | | Typical Beer Styles | English style Ale, Porter, Stout, ESB, Bitter, Barley Wine, Brown Ales | | Additional Information | A result of Wye’s efforts to combine higher levels of alpha acids with technically good aroma, disease resistance, and good agronomic properties. Released in 1968. |
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Challenger Hops
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