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Warrior

BitteringVery High AlphaUS
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About

Developed by Select Botanicals Group, proprietary American hop Warrior is fast becoming a favorite, especially with US craft breweries. Among its desirable traits are its clean, smooth bittering and a somewhat inconspicuous citrusy and spicy aroma. Its pedigree is a unknown to the public. Dogfish Head Brewery employs Warrior in many of its brews, most notably in its 60 Minute IPA.

Origin

Developed by Select Botanicals Groups and Yakima Cheif Ranches.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

TeaChocolateMarjoramLemon GrassHerbalPineResinousMildCitrus (Lemon)ResinCitrus

Recommended Beer Styles

India Pale AleAmerican Ales

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
40-50%
Humulene
15-20%
Caryophyllene
8-11%
Farnesene
0-1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid14.5 - 18.0%
Beta Acid4.3 - 6.0%
Co-Humulone22-28%

Technical Details

Total Oil1-2 mL/100g
HSI0.24
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityRetains 76%-76% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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