Challenger
Herbal
Spicy
Genetic Origin: Bred at Wye College and released for commercial planting in 1972; it is a granddaughter of Northern Brewer crossed with a downy mildew resistant male and is a 'cousin' of Target.
Aroma Evaluation
Aroma Description
Spicy, green tea, cedar
Agronomic Aspects
| Growing | |
|---|---|
| Yield (kg/ ha) | 1400 - 1750 |
| Maturity | late |
| Main growing country | United Kingdom |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
|---|---|
| Wilt disease | susceptible |
| Downey mildew | resistant |
| Powdery mildew | susceptible |
Ingredients
| Bitter Components | |
|---|---|
| Alpha acids % | 5.0 - 9.0 |
| Beta acids % | 3.0 - 4.0 |
| Co-humulone % rel. | 27 - 30 |
| Polyphenols | |
|---|---|
| Xanthohumol % | 0.2 - 0.3 |
| Aroma Components | |
|---|---|
| Total oil (ml/100g) | 1.0 - 1.5 |
| Farnesene % rel. of total oil | 1.00 - 2.00 |
Last updated: 22/07/2024