Admiral Hops

Alpha Acids (%)

13.0 - 16.0

Description

Admiral hops are a British dual-use hop with fairly high alpha-acid. It imparts citrus-like orange flavors with some English herbal hop character. It is derived from the classic British bittering-hops Challenger and Northdown. Admiral was bred to compliment the flavors of the hop variety Target.

Possible Substitutes

Northdown, Target, and Challenger.

Beer Styles

Hoppy English-style ales: IPA, bitter, best bitter, and pale ale.

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids:	13.0 - 16.0	%
Beta Acids:	4.0 - 6.0	%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	2.9
Cohumulone:	37 - 45	(% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils:	1.0 - 1.7	(mL/100g)
Myrcene:	40 - 50	(% essential oils)
Caryophyllene:	9 - 12	(% essential oils)
Humulene:	23 - 26	(% essential oils)
Farnesene:	1 - 2	(% essential oils)