Sovereign
Alpha-Acid (%)
4.5 - 6.5
Description
This herbal and grassy English aroma hop is descended from Pioneer. Sovereign has moderate alpha-acid content. When used for bittering, Soverign hops are said to produce green tea-like bitterness with a rounded character. When used for aroma additions subtler minty, floral, and earthy flavors can be produced.
Possible Substitutes
Beer Styles
English and American ales
Chemical Composition
| Alpha Acids: | 4.5 - 6.5 | % |
| Beta Acids: | 2.0 - 3.0 | % |
| Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 2.2 | |
| Cohumulone: | 26 - 30 | (% alpha-acids) |
| Essential Oils: | 0.6 - 1.0 | (mL/100g) |
| Myrcene: | 25 - 30 | (% essential oils) |
| Caryophyllene: | 6 - 10 | (% essential oils) |
| Humulene: | 21 - 26 | (% essential oils) |
| Farnesene: | 3 - 5 | (% essential oils) |