Challenger

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Alpha Acids: 7.0 to 10.0%
Storage: 70 to 85%
Bittering: Yes
Aroma: Yes
Flavour: No

A granddaughter of Northern Brewer, Challenger is a good dual purpose hop with good aroma characteristics and reasonably high alpha acids. This is a great hop for any English Ales.

Flavour 
fine, almost spicy aroma
Styles 
English ales and lagers
Substitutions 
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