Varieties Hops
The English hop varieties and use
ADMIRAL http://www.pinta.it/it/163/luppolo_pellet_100_gr/337/luppolo_challenger_-_pellet_100_gr_crop_2015.html This English bittering hops was grown by the combination of Northdown and Challenger. With an intense flavor and citrus, it hops Admiral provide the perfect bittering agent in all kinds of India Pale Ale, Pale Ales and Bitter. A high alpha acid content from 13% to 16.2% makes it easy to collect and hops to find. The low myrcene caryophyllene and gives it a touch of woody with herbaceous character with hints of citrus. ALFA ACID: 13 to 16.2% USE: Amaro ORIGIN: UK ALTERNATIVE: Target, Pilgrim, Magnum Beta: 4-6% Co-H: 37-45% Oils Total: 1-1.7 mL / 100g BOADICEA http://www.pinta.it/it/163/luppolo_pellet_100_gr/337/luppolo_challenger_-_pellet_100_gr_crop_2015.html Hop aphid-resistant is among the most environmentally friendly. light-bodied, bitter round and with a slightly spicy aroma, the English hops Boadicea is an ingredient used in a wide range of beer styles. Hops from the dual use for a bitter and light taste, grassy scents perfect for IPA or APA. Boadicea has a composition of alpha acid from 6% to 10%. This variety is perfect for the end boiling or for dry hopping. E 'can be replaced with Boadicea Green Bullet, Cascade or Chinook hops. ALFA ACID: 6-10% USE: Aroma & Amaro ORIGIN: UK ALTERNATIVE: Green Bullet, Cascade, Chinook Beta: 3-4% Co-H: 26% Oils Total: 1.4-2.0 mL / 100g Farnesene: 5% Bramling X http://www.pinta.it/it/163/luppolo_pellet_100_gr/335/luppolo_bramling_x_-_pellet_100_gr_crop_2015.html The English Bramling Cross hops is the product of a cross between the traditional Bramling of a variety of Golding and the Canadian wild hop. What you get is an intensely fruity hops full of character that provides duplication in the production of beer in almost every style of beer. A rich aroma of blackberry, black currant, plum makes Bramling Cross a perfect ingredient in the traditional beers and the Golden Ales to Stouts and IPA. With a range of alpha acid from 5% to 8%, this provides the right balance of hops amaricatura. Other Hop Golding family as Whitbread Golding (WGV) and East Kent Golding offer some similar characteristics, and can be used in place of Bramling Cross. ALFA ACID: 5-8% USE: Aroma ORIGIN: UK ALTERNATIVE: WGV, East Kent Golding Beta: 2.3-3.2% Co-H: 33-35% Oils Total: 0.7-1.2 mL / 100g CHALLENGER http://www.pinta.it/it/163/luppolo_pellet_100_gr/337/luppolo_challenger_-_pellet_100_gr_crop_2015.html This variety of woody hops was grown from Wye College in 1972 with derivation from Northern Brewer and Northdown for an English flavor. Challenger provides a mix of both aromatic and bitter characteristics and is used especially in European beers. This hop gives off a rich aroma of cedar, green tea, spices and a hint of fresh flowers. With an alpha acid content of 6.5% to 8.5%, it has a quality of bitter moderate with strong flavors. Challenger is widely used in beers like Pale Ales, Belgian Ales and English Ale. Any additions or replacements include Challenger hops Northern Brewer and Pearls. ALFA ACID: 6.5-9.5% USE: Aroma and Amaro ORIGIN: UK ALTERNATIVE: Northdown, Northern Brewer, First Gold Beta: 3.2-4.5% Co-H: 20-25% Oils Total: 1-1.7 mL / 100g EAST KENT GOLDING http://www.pinta.it/it/163/luppolo_pellet_100_gr/338/luppolo_east_kent_goldings_-_pellet_100_gr.html Hops known under various names, including BKG, Kent Goldings, and East Kent Goldings, and aims to add a distinct aroma to your beer. East Kent Goldings originates in the Kent region of England as far back as 1790. Used mostly in beers in English Ales and Pale Ale style, this hops add a floral lavender and honey aroma with hints of fresh lemon and thyme and a little ' of spices. With a range of alpha acid between 4% and 6%, the aroma is the strong point of this hop. This hop is among the easiest to be replaced using other varieties of Golding family or try Progress UK. ALFA ACID: 4-6% USE: Aroma ORIGIN: UK ALTERNATIVE: Progress; Golding, Fuggles Beta: 2-3% Co-H: 29% Oils Total: 0.85 mL / 100g Fuggles http://www.pinta.it/it/163/luppolo_pellet_100_gr/339/luppolo_fuggles_-_pellet_100_gr_crop_2015.html The Fuggles hops was one of the most popular English hops used. Now is a hops growing worldwide, Fuggles is used as an addition to many varieties of beer styles to suit their style. It works well for both uses both bitter aroma that Ales Belgian and English, as well as Red Ales and IPA. Fuggles is a hops which have a lower alpha acid level, between 3% and 7%. The aromas tend to be earthy with hints of grass, wood and mint. Best possible replacements for each type of Fuggle hops varieties include the United Kingdom of Willamette and Goldings. ALFA ACID: 3-7% USE: Aroma ORIGIN: UK ALTERNATIVE: GOLDING, WILLAMETTE Beta: 2-4% Co-H: 25-32% Oils Total: 0.7 - 1.2 mL / 100g Northdown http://www.pinta.it/it/163/luppolo_pellet_100_gr/341/luppolo_northdown_-_pellet_100_gr.html Grew from a cross between Northern Brewer and a German male hops, Northdown was released in the early 1970s as a dual purpose hops. With an alpha acid range between 7.5% and 9.5%, Northdown provides a moderate bittering agent in any style of beer. It also offers a fresh aroma of cedar, pine and flower that adds depth to the Light Ale, Dark Ale and Lager. When in need of a replacement for Northdown, try Northern Brewer hops or Challenger. Used in Guinness. ALFA ACID: 7.5-9.5% USE: Bitter & Aroma ORIGIN: UK ALTERNATIVE: CHALLENGER, NORTHERN BREWER Beta: 4-5.5% Co-H: 24-32% Oils Total: 1.2-2.5 mL / 100g TARGET http://www.pinta.it/it/163/luppolo_pellet_100_gr/344/luppolo_target_-_pellet_100_gr.html Excellent traditional English bitter for alpha acid hops, fragrant notes of spices, herbs such as sage, floral and a hint of citrus. ALFA ACID: 9-12% USE: Amaro ORIGIN: UK ALTERNATIVE: PILGRIM, MAGNUM