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Sun
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About
Currently considered as in-development at the S. S. Steiner Hop Farms in Washington State, Sun has not yet been registered or acquired USDA accession. Not much is known about its lineage yet but it is thought to be derived from Brewer's Gold and sister to Zeus. It has also been suggested that it possesses characteristic similarities to Galena.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
HerbaceousPronounced Herbaceous Aroma And Flavor
Recommended Beer Styles
Barley WineImperial Stout
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
55-70%
Humulene
10-15%
Caryophyllene
5-10%
Farnesene
≥1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid12.0 - 16.0%
Beta Acid4.5 - 7.0%
Co-Humulone30-40%
Technical Details
Total Oil- mL/100g
HSI
Brewing Usebittering