General Hop Characteristics
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Country of Origin:
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USA
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Noble:
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No
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Uses:
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bittering
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Beer styles:
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Substitutions:
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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12-16 %
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Beta Acids:
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4.5-7 %
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Cohumulone:
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30-40 %
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Myrcene:
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55-70 %
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Humulene:
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10-15 %
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Caryophyllene:
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5-10 %
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Farnesene:
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less than 1 %
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Total Oil:
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2.5-5 %
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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%
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Growing Characteristics
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
A very high alpha acid bittering hop from Washington state, a sister to Zeus most likely derived from Northern Brewer. Reportedly has an intense but pleasant aroma. Sun is a proprietary hop controlled by S.S. Steiner, Inc.