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Minstrel

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaUK
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About

After a few years of semi-commercial and commercial growing its agronomy has proven challenging and as of 2020 we stopped growing Minstrel commercially.

Origin

Minstrel is a seedling of Sovereign, dwarf and was planted in 2006 as part of the Charles Faram Hop Development Programme. It was released commercially in 2012.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

HerbalOrangeSpiced Berries

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
22-25%
Humulene
1-4%
Farnesene
7-9%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid5.0 - 7.0%
Beta Acid3.0 - 3.5%
Co-Humulone22-26%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.5-0.7 mL/100g
HSI
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop

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