Omega

AromaMedium AlphaUK

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About

Omega, despite its pleasant European aroma, decent alpha, storage stability and wilt resistance, exhibited a yield far too low to gain any major foothold commercially. Omega was Dr. R. A. Neve's swansong before leaving his post in 1984 as head of the Hop Section at the esteemed English horticultural institution, Wye College.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

Pleasant European Aroma

Oil Composition

Myrcene

≥53%

Humulene

≥17%

Caryophyllene

≥5%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid9.0 - 10.0%

Beta Acid3.0 - 4.0%

Co-Humulone29-%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.72- mL/100g

HSI0.22

Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool

StorabilityRetains 78% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)