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Keyworth's Early
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About
Keyworth's Early is a venerable old English hop which was, for a while, discontinued from production due to low yield. Raised at Wye College, England in the 1920's, it was rushed into production on the back of Dr. W. G. Keyworth's research in the 1940's after Verticillium wilt became a major problem in parts of Kent. Due to its promising resistance, it gained in popularity for a while but fell out of favor with both brewers and growers.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
LemonGrapefruitLemon And Grapefruit Notes
Recommended Beer Styles
American Ales
Substitutes
Keyworth's MidseasonKeyworth’s Midseason
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥45%
Humulene
≥22%
Caryophyllene
≥7%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid8.6 - ?%
Beta Acid3.3 - ?%
Co-Humulone33-%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.39- mL/100g
HSI0.28
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 72% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)