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Sussex
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About
Sussex hops are an award-winning dwarf variety discovered by Peter Cyster in Northiam, East Sussex in 2005. Its brewing use uncovers a powerful aroma alongside delicate tropical flavors and great flavor retention. It is considered to be forwardly fruity and its unique aroma afforded it third place in the hedgerow category of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling's British Hop Competition in 2012.
Origin
In 2005 it was discovered almost by accident in a hedgerow by Peter Cyster
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
EarthyGrassyMintyCitrusGrassMintVanilla
Recommended Beer Styles
English AlePale AleBelgian Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥42%
Humulene
≥23%
Farnesene
≥1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid4.3 - 5.8%
Beta Acid2.4 - 3.2%
Co-Humulone29-32%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.4-0.6 mL/100g
HSI
Flavor Intensity5/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool