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Smooth Cone
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About
Smooth Cone is a New Zealand hop variety. It is no longer grown commercially but can still be found. Developed in the 1960's, the variety was introduced alongside two other Black Root Rot resistant varieties, First Choice and Calicross after the disease savaged New Zealand's hops industry during the mid 20th century.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
MildEarthyHerbal
Recommended Beer Styles
Lager
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥55%
Humulene
≥21%
Caryophyllene
≥6%
Farnesene
0-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid7.0 - 9.5%
Beta Acid3.4 - 5.2%
Co-Humulone31-31%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.38-1.14 mL/100g
HSI0.35
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)