Progress

Floral
Spicy
Resinous
Herbal

Genetic Origin: Developed at Wye College in 1951 from WGV and released in 1964 as a wilt-tolerant alternative to Fuggle.

Aroma Evaluation

Aroma Description

Spicy, currant, cassis

Agronomic Aspects

Growing
Yield (kg/ ha) 1400 - 1550
Maturity early to mid early
Main growing country United Kingdom
Resistance against Diseases
Wilt disease tolerant
Downey mildew susceptible
Powdery mildew susceptible

Ingredients

Bitter Components
Alpha acids % 5.0 - 7.0
Beta acids % 2.0 - 2.5
Co-humulone % rel. 27 - 29
Polyphenols
Xanthohumol % 0.2 - 0.3
Aroma Components
Total oil (ml/100g) 0.5 - 0.8
Farnesene % rel. of total oil 0.00 - 1.00

Last updated: 22/07/2024

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