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Challenger BE
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About
An excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. As the main copper hop it provides a refreshing, full bodied, rounded bitterness which provides an excellent platform for a late hop. As the late addition it can give a very crisp, fruity character which has proved very popular in many beers.
Origin
Introduced by Wye College in 1972 this variety was bred from two trial varieties. It is very well related with its grandmother being Northern Brewer and its aunt - Northdown.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
CedarGreen TeaSpiceSweet Fruit
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
30-42%
Humulene
≥25%
Farnesene
≥0.01%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid5.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid3.2 - 4.2%
Co-Humulone20-25%
Technical Details
Total Oil1-1.5 mL/100g
HSI0.5
Flavor Intensity7/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityModerate