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Krpan
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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
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