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 |
| Downy 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 - 1.0 |
| Thiol Impact | low |
Last updated: 11/02/2025