This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
General Hop Characteristics
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Country of Origin:
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New Zealand
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Noble:
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No
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Uses:
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bittering or aroma
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Beer styles:
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Light lagers
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Substitutions:
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Northern Brewer, Chinook
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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11-14 %
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Beta Acids:
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5-6 %
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Cohumulone:
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25-28 %
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Myrcene:
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32 %
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Humulene:
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21 %
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Caryophyllene:
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6.7 %
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Farnesene:
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7.3 %
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Total Oil:
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1.2 %
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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good %
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Growing Characteristics
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Yield:
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high
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Harvest:
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midseason
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This New Zealand triploid, released in 1994, has citrusy and spicy aromas. It was developed as a high-alpha bittering hop, but when used late in the boil contributes distinctive lemon/lime flavor notes.