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Viking
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About
Developed in 1968, Viking hops were first bred at Wye College in England as a cross between Svalof and an unnamed English male. They were released to the public in 1973. Sister to Saxon and grandchild of Bramling Cross and Northdown, this hybrid red-bine variety is considered part of a modern wave of British aroma hops with heightened alpha acids.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
Pleasantly Hoppy
Recommended Beer Styles
American Brown Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥47.3%
Humulene
≥10.5%
Caryophyllene
≥5.3%
Farnesene
≥9.1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid8.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 5.0%
Co-Humulone21-24%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.16- mL/100g
HSI0.3
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)