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Calicross
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About
New Zealand's Calicross emerged in the 1960's and by-and-large disappeared by the 1980's. Born out of a dire need for disease resistant varieties, Calicross was created as a cross between Fuggle and Late Cluster - the later being the crop decimated in the late 1940's by Black Root Rot.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
FloralFruityEarthy
Recommended Beer Styles
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Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
54-68%
Humulene
12-19%
Caryophyllene
2-6%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid5.8 - 7.9%
Beta Acid4.0 - 7.8%
Co-Humulone36-44%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.42-1.39 mL/100g
HSI0.22
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 78%-78% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)