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Calicross

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaNew Zealand
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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

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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)