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Krpan

Dual PurposeHigh AlphaSlovenia
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About

A high alpha acid hop with a very unusual aroma profile. Krpan has a very strong grapefruit character in both the rub of the hop and in the beer. Ideal for one-off and seasonal specials

Origin

Developed from a cross between a Petham Golding and a US selected male with high alpha acids. Released in 1985 and becoming increasingly more popular.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

GrapefruitLemonPine

Substitutes

Northern BreweryFirst GoldPerle

Oil Composition

Myrcene
20-30%
Humulene
18-25%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid11.0 - 15.0%
Beta Acid3.0 - 4.0%
Co-Humulone29-35%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.5-2.5 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity9/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityGood