Challenger
Alpha Acids (%)
6.5 - 9.0
Description
This English bittering hop is descended from Northern Brewer as well as Northdown and Target. Has some earthy and floral characteristics commonly seen in English hops. Challenger hops are noted to produce cedar and green tea flavors. They can be slightly fruity when used for late additions.
Possible Substitutes
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 6.5 - 9.0 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 3.2 - 4.2 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 1.8 | |
| Cohumulone: | 20 - 25 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 1.0 - 1.5 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 27 - 33 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 7 - 13 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 22 - 28 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 0 - 1 | (% essential oils) |
All chemical composition values from [1].
References
- "Hop Varieties." Hop Union LLC. n.d. Web. 31 December 2013. ‹http://hopunion.com/hop-varieties/›.