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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

ProgressWhitbread GoldingFuggleWhitbread Golding WGVWhitbread Golding Variety

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

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