Brewing
Challenger - 100g
$8.90
Developed at Wye College in the UK, Challenger Hops provide a pleasant bitterness and floral aroma.
It can be used at the beginning of the boil for bittering, and late in boil and as a dry hop where it will provide a smooth floral character with some citrus and a small amount of spice.
| Characteristics | |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 6.5%-9% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 3.2%-4.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 20%-25% |
| Country | UK |
| Cone Size | Medium to large |
| Cone Density | Moderate to compact |
| Seasonal Maturity | Late |
| Yield Amount | 1400-1800 kg/hectare |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Resistant to | Resistant to downy mildew and powdery mildew |
| Susceptible to | Susceptible to verticillium wilt |
| Storability | Retains 70%-85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 1-1.7 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 30%-42% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 25%-32% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 8%-10% |
| Farnesene Oil | 1%-3% |
| Substitutes | Perle (US), Northern Brewer, Admiral |
| Style Guide | Golden Ale, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout |