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Defender
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About
Defender has an interesting heritage. Bred from a New Mexico Wild American female, Eastwell Golding and other English hops, it was selected in the early 1960's by Dr R. A. Neve at Wye College in England. Despite its significant humulene and farnesene content, Defender's very low alpha percentage and low yield potential has significantly hindered its commercial viability. It may show promise in breeding though with a high alpha to beta ratio. It is said to impart a pleasant, European-style aroma.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
PleasantEuropean-Style AromaAroma
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥31%
Humulene
≥35%
Caryophyllene
≥14%
Farnesene
≥3.7%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid3.3 - 6.0%
Beta Acid1.1 - 2.5%
Co-Humulone27-%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.5- mL/100g
HSI0.41
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 59% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)