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African Queen
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About
African Queen is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process. The aroma profile of the African Queen hop includes dank, blueberries, stone fruit, black currant, gooseberries, bubble gum, lemongrass, and chilies. This hop also works well with subtle blended beers such as those with coffee, fruit, and spices.
Origin
African Queen is a diploid seedling selected from a cross between 91J7/25 and an SA male 94US2/118. It was released in 2014. South African hops are usually harvested in the late summer months, which is typically around late February into March.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
CitrusDankBlueberryStone FruitBlackcurrantGooseberryBubblegumCassisLemongrassChiliesGazpachoDark Fruit
Recommended Beer Styles
Extra Special BitterAmerican India Pale AleBelgian India Pale AleImperial India Pale AleIndia Pale AlePale AleBitterSaison.
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
28.4-29%
Humulene
21.4-30%
Caryophyllene
12.8-17%
Farnesene
4.9-7%
Geraniol
0.003%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid13.0 - 15.0%
Beta Acid3.9 - 5.6%
Co-Humulone22-27%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.3-1.5 mL/100g
HSI0.35
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop