Sticklebract hop pellets. NZ - Crop '2013 (AA 12.3%)
A strong hop with a unique flavor profile.
Characterised by a nice pine like aroma with a hint of citrus
Pedigree: Tetraploid First Choice (USDA 66055) x open pollinated
Date released: 1972
Availability: No restrictions, commercial cultivar
Main use: Alpha
Growing Characteristics:
Leaf color: Dark Green
Cone structure:
Lupulin:
Aroma: Piney with a hint of citrus
Vigor: Very good
Matures: Very late
Yield: 1900 to 2500 lbs/acre
Storageability: Retained 75% of original alpha acids after 6 months storage at room temperature.
Acids:
Alpha: 7.2 to 13.7%
Beta: 3.7 to 8.0%
Cohumulone: 40 to 45%
Oil: 0.76 to 1.72 ml/100 g
Humulene Caryophyllene Myrcene Farnesene H/C ratio
7.7 to 10.6% 3.4 to 5.5% 50.6 to 63.6% 4 to 4.6% 2.6
General Trade Perception:
A strong hop with a unique flavor profile, characterized by a nice pinelike aroma with a hint of citrus. It has a significant amount of Selinene, as found in English hops.