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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Amarillo (usa) Alpha 6-7% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality Very good high alpha hop that will be mainly used as a replacement for Target in extracts and pellets where bitterness value is the main consideration. Not as harsh as Target in terms of quality of bitterness and has a very pleasant hoppy character. Origin/History Bred at HRI Wye to increase the range of UK high alpha varieties. Released commercially in 1998. Agronomics Admiral is a high yielding, high alpha variety that matures mid-season and so complements Target in terms of the picking regime. It grows vigorously, producing small, compact cones, which pick well on the machine. It has a question mark over it in terms of Wilt tolerance and is susceptible to powdery mildew, however it is resistant to downy mildew.

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Amarillo is a relatively new American hop variety that has been described as super cascade. The bitterness is between 5 and 11% AAU, making Amarillo a good hop for flavor and aroma additions. The flavor profile is very citrusy, especially leaning toward a distinct orange flavor and aroma. I also find Amarillo to be somewhat sweet until it mellows out in a beer. This hop was reportedly discovered and introduced by Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. and resulted as a mutation of another hop variety.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - aurora (slovenian) alpha 8-1% - 2009 crop
Aurora (Super Styrian) has an intense and pleasant hoppy aroma. Aurora has a very good storage stability. Beer prepared with this variety has good organoleptical scores. The yield of a-acids is very good when brewing with this variety. Aurora is very suitable for extraction and for combination with other varieties in the brewing process.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Aurora (slovenian) Alpha 8-1% - 2009 Crop - Hops

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Aurora (Super Styrian) has an intense and pleasant hoppy aroma. Aurora has a very good storage stability. Beer prepared with this variety has good organoleptical scores. The yield of a-acids is very good when brewing with this variety. Aurora is very suitable for extraction and for combination with other varieties in the brewing process.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - boadicea (uk) alpha 6-02% - 2009 crop
Typical alpha: 8.0-9.5%. The worlds first aphid-resistant hop, requiring less pesticide use. High-alpha dwarf variety with a floral, grassy, faintly lime-like aroma.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Boadicea (uk) Alpha 6-02% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Bobek(styrian Goldings) (slovenian) Alpha 4-0% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Typical alpha: 8.0-9.5%. The worlds first aphid-resistant hop, requiring less pesticide use. High-alpha dwarf variety with a floral, grassy, faintly lime-like aroma.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - bobek(styrian goldings) (slovenian) alpha 4-0% - 2009 crop
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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Bramling Cross (uk) Alpha 7-27% - 2009 Crop - Hops

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fresh vacuum packed hops - bramling cross (uk) alpha 7-27% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality A hop of considerable character. Its distinctive “American” aroma put many brewers off this variety in its early years. It has a strong spicy / blackcurrant flavour and good alpha characteristics. Bramling Cross has now made something of a comeback in traditional cask conditioned beers because of its very distinctive characteristics and has done very well in all styles of beer Origin/History Bred from a cross in 1927 between Bramling (one of the traditional Golding varieties) and a male seedling of the Manitoban (Canadian) wild hop. Also known as O.T.48, this variety was developed at Wye College by Professor Salmon Agronomics Bramling Cross is a low yielding aroma variety that is grown primarily in Kent and Sussex. It matures early, fitting nicely into the start of the picking season it is generally easier to grow than other varieties and is therefore very much a “grower’s hop”. The variety is susceptible to Downy and Powdery Mildew but shows a high degree of tolerance to Verticillium Wilt. Brewing Quality A hop of considerable character. Its distinctive “American” aroma put many brewers off this variety in its early years. It has a strong spicy / blackcurrant flavour and good alpha characteristics. Bramling Cross has now made something of a comeback in traditional cask conditioned beers because of its very distinctive characteristics and has done very well in all styles of beer Origin/History Bred from a cross in 1927 between Bramling (one of the traditional Golding varieties) and a male seedling of the Manitoban (Canadian) wild hop. Also known as O.T.48, this variety was developed at Wye College by Professor Salmon Agronomics Bramling Cross is a low yielding aroma variety that is grown primarily in Kent and Sussex. It matures early, fitting nicely into the start of the picking season it is generally easier to grow than other varieties and is therefore very much a “grower’s hop”. The variety is susceptibl

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Cascade (usa) Alpha 5-9% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality A hop of considerable character. Its distinctive “American” aroma put many brewers off this variety in its early years. It has a strong spicy / blackcurrant flavour and good alpha characteristics. Bramling Cross has now made something of a comeback in traditional cask conditioned beers because of its very distinctive characteristics and has done very well in all styles of beer Origin/History Bred from a cross in 1927 between Bramling (one of the traditional Golding varieties) and a male seedling of the Manitoban (Canadian) wild hop. Also known as O.T.48, this variety was developed at Wye College by Professor Salmon Agronomics Bramling Cross is a low yielding aroma variety that is grown primarily in Kent and Sussex. It matures early, fitting nicely into the start of the picking season it is generally easier to grow than other varieties and is therefore very much a “grower’s hop”. The variety is susceptible to Downy and Powdery Mildew but shows a high degree of tolerance to Verticillium Wilt. Brewing Quality A hop of considerable character. Its distinctive “American” aroma put many brewers off this variety in its early years. It has a strong spicy / blackcurrant flavour and good alpha characteristics. Bramling Cross has now made something of a comeback in traditional cask conditioned beers because of its very distinctive characteristics and has done very well in all styles of beer Origin/History Bred from a cross in 1927 between Bramling (one of the traditional Golding varieties) and a male seedling of the Manitoban (Canadian) wild hop. Also known as O.T.48, this variety was developed at Wye College by Professor Salmon Agronomics Bramling Cross is a low yielding aroma variety that is grown primarily in Kent and Sussex. It matures early, fitting nicely into the start of the picking season it is generally easier to grow than other varieties and is therefore very much a “grower’s hop”. The variety is susceptibl

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fresh vacuum packed hops - cascade (usa) alpha 5-9% - 2009 crop
The New Zealand Cascade hops retain the dominant citrus-floral characteristics of this extremely popular hop, but the the quality of product is first rate and in keeping with the high standards that the New Zealand growers have become known for. This is a fresh, very aromatic hop that is popular in American style ales as well as English and Australian Ales. Excellent for dry hopping. Bred from Cascade rootstock hybridized with organic New Zealand stock. A good substitute for American Cascade, Centennial, Amarillo, or Columbus.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Centennial (usa) Alpha 8-6% - 2009 Crop - Hops

The New Zealand Cascade hops retain the dominant citrus-floral characteristics of this extremely popular hop, but the the quality of product is first rate and in keeping with the high standards that the New Zealand growers have become known for. This is a fresh, very aromatic hop that is popular in American style ales as well as English and Australian Ales. Excellent for dry hopping. Bred from Cascade rootstock hybridized with organic New Zealand stock. A good substitute for American Cascade, Centennial, Amarillo, or Columbus.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - centennial (usa) alpha 8-6% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality An experimental variety which is under evaluation by UK and US brewers. It has quite floral qualities similar to that of Cascade. Origin/History Selected from a cross between Brewers Gold and a selected USDA male. Agronomics Good, neat well hopped bines maturing mid-season. A medium sized dense compact cone. No visible reaction to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Moderately resistant to Verticillium Wilt.

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Brewing Quality An experimental variety which is under evaluation by UK and US brewers. It has quite floral qualities similar to that of Cascade. Origin/History Selected from a cross between Brewers Gold and a selected USDA male. Agronomics Good, neat well hopped bines maturing mid-season. A medium sized dense compact cone. No visible reaction to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Moderately resistant to Verticillium Wilt.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - challenger (uk) alpha 7-71% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality An excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. As the main copper hop it provides a refreshing, full bodied, rounded bitterness which provides an excellent platform for a late hop. As the late addition it can give a very crisp, fruity character which has proved very popular in many beers. Origin/History Introduced by Wye College in 1972 this variety was bred from two trial varieties. It is very well related with its grandmother being Northern Brewer and its aunt - Northdown. Agronomics Challenger is a high yielding dual-purpose variety grown primarily in Herefordshire and Worcestershire although quantities are grown in Kent and Belgium. It has good resistance to Downy Mildew but is susceptible to Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt.

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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Chinook (usa) Alpha 12-7% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality An excellent all round hop with good alpha and aroma properties. As the main copper hop it provides a refreshing, full bodied, rounded bitterness which provides an excellent platform for a late hop. As the late addition it can give a very crisp, fruity character which has proved very popular in many beers. Origin/History Introduced by Wye College in 1972 this variety was bred from two trial varieties. It is very well related with its grandmother being Northern Brewer and its aunt - Northdown. Agronomics Challenger is a high yielding dual-purpose variety grown primarily in Herefordshire and Worcestershire although quantities are grown in Kent and Belgium. It has good resistance to Downy Mildew but is susceptible to Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt.

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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Crystal (usa) Alpha 3-0% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality A high alpha acid hop with a very unusual aroma profile. Released in 1985 and becoming increasingly more popular, Chinook has a very strong grapefruit character in both the rub of the hop and in the beer. Ideal for one-off and seasonal specials Origin/History Developed from a cross between a Petham Golding and a US selected male with high alpha acids and good storageability. Agronomics Maturing mid to late season. The cones are long, medium compact with outward turning petals. Tolerant to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus, moderately tolerant to Downy Mildew. Not excessively sensitive to insects.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - crystal (usa) alpha 3-0% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Used for its aromatic properties Origin/History Crystal is a triploid aroma-type cultivar, released for commercial production in 1993. It originates from a seedling selection (No. 8309-37) made at Corvallis in 1983 between the colchicine – induced tetraploid “Hallertau Mittelfrüher” (USDA 21397) and the diploid male downy mildew resistant aroma hop, USDA 21381 M. Crystal is half sister of Mt Hood and Liberty. Agronomics Tolerant to downy mildew, with good pickability of a small cone. Maturity: Medium-late Yield: 1400-1700kgs per ha. (1200-1500lbs per acre)

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Brewing Quality Used for its aromatic properties Origin/History Crystal is a triploid aroma-type cultivar, released for commercial production in 1993. It originates from a seedling selection (No. 8309-37) made at Corvallis in 1983 between the colchicine – induced tetraploid “Hallertau Mittelfrüher” (USDA 21397) and the diploid male downy mildew resistant aroma hop, USDA 21381 M. Crystal is half sister of Mt Hood and Liberty. Agronomics Tolerant to downy mildew, with good pickability of a small cone. Maturity: Medium-late Yield: 1400-1700kgs per ha. (1200-1500lbs per acre)

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fresh vacuum packed hops - east kent goldings (uk) alpha 7-05% % - 2009 crop
A classic finishing hop. Ideal for English Ales. Does real well when used as the sole hop. A traditional old English hop, known as E. Kent Goldings if grown in East Kent, just Kent if Mid-Kent, and just Goldings if grown elsewhere. A gentle Fragrant, spicy and mild aroma and flavor, which is described as candy-spicy-floral and sometimes earthy, rounded and mildly pungent. Its use is dual purpose, for bittering, finishing, and dry hopping of traditional British ales. Used by almost every Ale brewery in England to finish Bitters and Pale Ales. Commonly used in English Ales (Mild to Bitter), IPAs, Scottish, Belgian Ales, Porters and Stouts. Good commercial examples are Youngs Special London Ale, Sam Smiths Pale, and Fullers ESB. Good Substitute: US Golding, Whitbread Golding Variety, UK Progress.

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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - First Gold (uk) Alpha 7-89% - 2009 Crop - Hops

A classic finishing hop. Ideal for English Ales. Does real well when used as the sole hop. A traditional old English hop, known as E. Kent Goldings if grown in East Kent, just Kent if Mid-Kent, and just Goldings if grown elsewhere. A gentle Fragrant, spicy and mild aroma and flavor, which is described as candy-spicy-floral and sometimes earthy, rounded and mildly pungent. Its use is dual purpose, for bittering, finishing, and dry hopping of traditional British ales. Used by almost every Ale brewery in England to finish Bitters and Pale Ales. Commonly used in English Ales (Mild to Bitter), IPAs, Scottish, Belgian Ales, Porters and Stouts. Good commercial examples are Youngs Special London Ale, Sam Smiths Pale, and Fullers ESB. Good Substitute: US Golding, Whitbread Golding Variety, UK Progress.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - first gold (uk) alpha 7-89% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality The variety is very suitable both as a general kettle hop and also for late and dry hopping in all types of beer. First Gold has good aroma and bittering qualities, much of the flavour of WGV seems to have been retained but with an added extra citrus quality, produces a well-balanced bitterness and a fruity, slightly spicy note in ales. An orangey quality has been observed in many beers brewed using this variety. Origin/History A dwarf hop bred at Wye College, on extensive farm trials in 1995. First Gold is from a cross-pollination of WGV with a dwarf male. It has a very attractive aroma which some liken to Goldings but with a higher Alpha content than traditional aroma hops. Agronomics First Gold crops with a larger number of medium-sized cones and yields well on the trial sites. Reasonable tolerance to Verticillium Wilt which seems to be been inherited from its WGV parent. Susceptible to Downy mildew, resistant to Powdery mildew. Organic Status In Conversion First Gold has been planted by a grower in Spring 2001 with the first small crop due in September. It will be fully certified organic for the 2002 crop.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Fuggles (uk) Alpha 3-82% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality The variety is very suitable both as a general kettle hop and also for late and dry hopping in all types of beer. First Gold has good aroma and bittering qualities, much of the flavour of WGV seems to have been retained but with an added extra citrus quality, produces a well-balanced bitterness and a fruity, slightly spicy note in ales. An orangey quality has been observed in many beers brewed using this variety. Origin/History A dwarf hop bred at Wye College, on extensive farm trials in 1995. First Gold is from a cross-pollination of WGV with a dwarf male. It has a very attractive aroma which some liken to Goldings but with a higher Alpha content than traditional aroma hops. Agronomics First Gold crops with a larger number of medium-sized cones and yields well on the trial sites. Reasonable tolerance to Verticillium Wilt which seems to be been inherited from its WGV parent. Susceptible to Downy mildew, resistant to Powdery mildew. Organic Status In Conversion First Gold has been planted by a grower in Spring 2001 with the first small crop due in September. It will be fully certified organic for the 2002 crop.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - fuggles (uk) alpha 3-82% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality The delicate, minty, grassy, slightly floral aroma produces a clean, refreshing, full-bodied flavour present in many traditional ales. Before the advent of dual purpose and high alpha hops Fuggles were used as the main copper hop and were often complimented by an addition of Golding to give a rounded, full-bodied flavour for which English Ales became famous. Origin/History It is reputed that Mr. Fuggle of Brenchley in Kent originally selected this variety as a seedling in 1861. It was finally introduced into commerce about 1875. Fuggle was the dominant hop variety in England for over 70 years until the development of high alpha varieties made it less economical for bittering purposes. Probably the most famous traditional English aroma variety Fuggles are also grown in Slovenia as Styrian Golding and the USA as Oregon Fuggle. Agronomics Fuggle is a low to moderate yielding aroma variety that matures early to mid-season. It is grown primarily in Herefordshire and Worcestershire after many of the Kent farms became infected with Verticillium Wilt. Several attempts have been made over the years to breed a wilt-resistant Fuggle but with very little success.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Green Bullet (new Zealand) Alpha 13-7% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality The delicate, minty, grassy, slightly floral aroma produces a clean, refreshing, full-bodied flavour present in many traditional ales. Before the advent of dual purpose and high alpha hops Fuggles were used as the main copper hop and were often complimented by an addition of Golding to give a rounded, full-bodied flavour for which English Ales became famous. Origin/History It is reputed that Mr. Fuggle of Brenchley in Kent originally selected this variety as a seedling in 1861. It was finally introduced into commerce about 1875. Fuggle was the dominant hop variety in England for over 70 years until the development of high alpha varieties made it less economical for bittering purposes. Probably the most famous traditional English aroma variety Fuggles are also grown in Slovenia as Styrian Golding and the USA as Oregon Fuggle. Agronomics Fuggle is a low to moderate yielding aroma variety that matures early to mid-season. It is grown primarily in Herefordshire and Worcestershire after many of the Kent farms became infected with Verticillium Wilt. Several attempts have been made over the years to breed a wilt-resistant Fuggle but with very little success.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - green bullet (new zealand) alpha 13-7% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality A sleek smooth hop which has averaged over 12% alpha over a number of years and its aroma qualities match its excellent bittering power as New Zealand Breweries have proved in their award winning products. Green Bullet has been likened to giving a Styrian style of flavour to the beer as it gives a pine/lemon crispness and an excellent aroma. Origin/History Breeding history parent- Smoothcone x open pollinated Developed - New Zealand DSIR Research Station Riwaka Ploidy level - Triploid Date released - 1972 Type - High Alpha Agronomics Maturity date:- Late Season

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Brewing Quality A sleek smooth hop which has averaged over 12% alpha over a number of years and its aroma qualities match its excellent bittering power as New Zealand Breweries have proved in their award winning products. Green Bullet has been likened to giving a Styrian style of flavour to the beer as it gives a pine/lemon crispness and an excellent aroma. Origin/History Breeding history parent- Smoothcone x open pollinated Developed - New Zealand DSIR Research Station Riwaka Ploidy level - Triploid Date released - 1972 Type - High Alpha Agronomics Maturity date:- Late Season

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fresh vacuum packed hops - hallertau hersbrucker (german) alpha 2-8% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality A delicate aroma hop used mainly over the years in Lager type beers. However, it has also been successful in the production of some of the lighter English cask conditioned ales. A floral, slightly fruity flavour Origin/History Hersbrucker originates from the Hersbruck region of Southern Germany and has developed into the variety with the largest acreage, especially in the Hallertau area. It is also grown in the Spalt region. Agronomics An aroma variety ripening mid-late to late season. The variety is susceptible to Peronospora with an average resistance to Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt. Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Hallertau Hersbrucker (german) Alpha 2-8% - 2009 Crop - Hops

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Brewing Quality A delicate aroma hop used mainly over the years in Lager type beers. However, it has also been successful in the production of some of the lighter English cask conditioned ales. A floral, slightly fruity flavour Origin/History Hersbrucker originates from the Hersbruck region of Southern Germany and has developed into the variety with the largest acreage, especially in the Hallertau area. It is also grown in the Spalt region. Agronomics An aroma variety ripening mid-late to late season. The variety is susceptible to Peronospora with an average resistance to Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt. Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - hallertau mittelfruh (german) alpha 4-1% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality A delicate aroma hop used mainly over the years in Lager type beers. However, it has also been successful in the production of some of the lighter English cask conditioned ales. Origin/History Grown in Hallertau, Spalt, Hersbruck, Tettnang and Baden-Bitburg-Rheinpfalz areas of Germany. “Hallertauer Mittelfrüher “ is the traditional Hallertau variety although its acreage is gradually decreasing due to disease. Agronomics Very susceptible to Verticillium Wilt and is no longer planted in Wilt threatened areas. Average resistance to Peronospora and Powdery Mildew. Matures medium to late season. Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

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Brewing Quality A delicate aroma hop used mainly over the years in Lager type beers. However, it has also been successful in the production of some of the lighter English cask conditioned ales. Origin/History Grown in Hallertau, Spalt, Hersbruck, Tettnang and Baden-Bitburg-Rheinpfalz areas of Germany. “Hallertauer Mittelfrüher “ is the traditional Hallertau variety although its acreage is gradually decreasing due to disease. Agronomics Very susceptible to Verticillium Wilt and is no longer planted in Wilt threatened areas. Average resistance to Peronospora and Powdery Mildew. Matures medium to late season. Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - hallertau northern brewer (german) alpha 9-0% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality The English variety Northdown is a direct descendant of Northern Brewer and has very similar brewing characteristics. Used as a Dual-Purpose variety it gives excellent bittering properties and a pleasant aroma. Origin/History Developed from a cross between a male seedling of Brewers Gold with Canterbury Golding in the 1940s. Agronomics Northern Brewer is a moderate yielding bittering hop, resistant to Verticillium Wilt but with only average resistance to Powdery Mildew and Peronospora. High acreage is grown in the Hallertau region. Also planted in Belgium and Spain.

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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Liberty (usa) Alpha 3-4% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality The English variety Northdown is a direct descendant of Northern Brewer and has very similar brewing characteristics. Used as a Dual-Purpose variety it gives excellent bittering properties and a pleasant aroma. Origin/History Developed from a cross between a male seedling of Brewers Gold with Canterbury Golding in the 1940s. Agronomics Northern Brewer is a moderate yielding bittering hop, resistant to Verticillium Wilt but with only average resistance to Powdery Mildew and Peronospora. High acreage is grown in the Hallertau region. Also planted in Belgium and Spain.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - liberty (usa) alpha 3-4% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Liberty has many similarities to the Hallertauer Mittlefruh. The cones contain a moderate amount of lupulin that is a light yellow colour. The aroma is mild and clean. Liberty has shown many similarities to a Golding hop but has just a hint of lemon/citrus flavour that gives it an extra edge on the smooth Golding flavour. Origin/History Liberty is a relatively new American aroma hop. Originating from a cross made in 1983, it is a triploid seedling of the Hallertauer Mittlefruh. It was released as a variety in 1991. Agronomics Liberty is a low-to-medium yielding, seedless aroma variety that matures early to mid-season. Most of the cultivated acreage is in Washington and Oregon. It is moderately resistant to downy mildew and except for slight infection by hop mosaic virus, it has remained free of major hop viruses. It is sensitive to spider mites and aphids.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Magnum (german) Alpha 14-5% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality Liberty has many similarities to the Hallertauer Mittlefruh. The cones contain a moderate amount of lupulin that is a light yellow colour. The aroma is mild and clean. Liberty has shown many similarities to a Golding hop but has just a hint of lemon/citrus flavour that gives it an extra edge on the smooth Golding flavour. Origin/History Liberty is a relatively new American aroma hop. Originating from a cross made in 1983, it is a triploid seedling of the Hallertauer Mittlefruh. It was released as a variety in 1991. Agronomics Liberty is a low-to-medium yielding, seedless aroma variety that matures early to mid-season. Most of the cultivated acreage is in Washington and Oregon. It is moderately resistant to downy mildew and except for slight infection by hop mosaic virus, it has remained free of major hop viruses. It is sensitive to spider mites and aphids.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - magnum (german) alpha 14-5% - 2009 crop
Sometimes referred to as Yakima Magnum. Magnum is a good, clean, all purpose bittering hop. It is sometimes described as having a floral character. Alpha acids are high, usually between 12 and 14% AAU. This hop was bred in 1980 bred in 1980 at Huell, the German Hop Research Instititute. It was a cross between Galena and the German male 75/5/3. Usage is best in ale styles like Pale Ale and IPA, or any strong ales. Other sources say they are good for Pils and Lager styles. This wide range of use is due to this hops clean characteristics.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Mounthood (usa) Alpha 4-3% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Sometimes referred to as Yakima Magnum. Magnum is a good, clean, all purpose bittering hop. It is sometimes described as having a floral character. Alpha acids are high, usually between 12 and 14% AAU. This hop was bred in 1980 bred in 1980 at Huell, the German Hop Research Instititute. It was a cross between Galena and the German male 75/5/3. Usage is best in ale styles like Pale Ale and IPA, or any strong ales. Other sources say they are good for Pils and Lager styles. This wide range of use is due to this hops clean characteristics.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - mounthood (usa) alpha 4-3% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Mount Hood is generally perceived as an aroma variety with similar characteristics to the German Hallertauer Mittlefruh and Hersbrucker varieties. The cones contain a moderate amount of lupulin that is yellow in colour. The aroma is generally pleasant, mild and herbal. In British style ales the flavour comes through as delicate, floral and slightly herbal Origin/History The Mount Hood cultivar is an aroma variety that was developed in Oregon in the late 1980s. It is a triploid seedling of the Hallertauer variety. It was selected from a cross between the tetraploid Hallertauer Mittlefruh and an aroma type male. Agronomics Mount Hood is a good yielding aroma variety that matures early to mid-season. It is now grown commercially in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. It is somewhat tolerant to Downy Mildew. Aphids and spider mite control is not a serious problem with this variety.

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Brewing Quality Mount Hood is generally perceived as an aroma variety with similar characteristics to the German Hallertauer Mittlefruh and Hersbrucker varieties. The cones contain a moderate amount of lupulin that is yellow in colour. The aroma is generally pleasant, mild and herbal. In British style ales the flavour comes through as delicate, floral and slightly herbal Origin/History The Mount Hood cultivar is an aroma variety that was developed in Oregon in the late 1980s. It is a triploid seedling of the Hallertauer variety. It was selected from a cross between the tetraploid Hallertauer Mittlefruh and an aroma type male. Agronomics Mount Hood is a good yielding aroma variety that matures early to mid-season. It is now grown commercially in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. It is somewhat tolerant to Downy Mildew. Aphids and spider mite control is not a serious problem with this variety.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - northdown (uk) alpha 8-7% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality An excellent all round hop in the dual-purpose bracket with good alpha and aroma properties. Very popular used either on its own or in conjunction with an aroma variety. A slightly richer flavour than Challenger although quite similar in many other ways. Origin/History Northdown was released by Wye College in 1970; it is a seedling of Northern Brewer, crossed with a Downy mildew-resistant male. It is an “aunt” of Challenger and Target. It provides cheaper alpha acid than many traditional varieties, while having excellent flavour properties Agronomics Northdown is a high yielding dual-purpose variety that is grown primarily in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It has good resistance to Downy Mildew but is susceptible to Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt.

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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Pacific Gem (new Zealand) Alpha 14-6% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality An excellent all round hop in the dual-purpose bracket with good alpha and aroma properties. Very popular used either on its own or in conjunction with an aroma variety. A slightly richer flavour than Challenger although quite similar in many other ways. Origin/History Northdown was released by Wye College in 1970; it is a seedling of Northern Brewer, crossed with a Downy mildew-resistant male. It is an “aunt” of Challenger and Target. It provides cheaper alpha acid than many traditional varieties, while having excellent flavour properties Agronomics Northdown is a high yielding dual-purpose variety that is grown primarily in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It has good resistance to Downy Mildew but is susceptible to Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - pacific gem (new zealand) alpha 14-6% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality A high alpha hop with a pleasant aroma and useful bitterness level of 13% alpha. Pacific Gem is very fruity with distinct berryfruit aroma that is prized by many brewers. Origin/History Breeding history parent- Smoothcone x Early Male Developed - New Zealand DSIR Research Station Riwaka Ploidy level - Triploid Date released - 1987 Type - High Alpha Agronomics Maturity date:- Early/mid season Organic Status Organic Grown by one grower who converted to organic production circa 1990. His production is now well established and consistent.

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Brewing Quality A high alpha hop with a pleasant aroma and useful bitterness level of 13% alpha. Pacific Gem is very fruity with distinct berryfruit aroma that is prized by many brewers. Origin/History Breeding history parent- Smoothcone x Early Male Developed - New Zealand DSIR Research Station Riwaka Ploidy level - Triploid Date released - 1987 Type - High Alpha Agronomics Maturity date:- Early/mid season Organic Status Organic Grown by one grower who converted to organic production circa 1990. His production is now well established and consistent.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - perle (german) alpha 8-2% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Perle is generally perceived as an excellent aroma hop, with characteristics as good as those of Hallertau Mittlefruh but with a higher Alpha Acid content and better yield. Storageability is good to very good. Origin/History This variety was bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany and released in 1978. Agronomics This high yielding aroma variety is popular with growers, thanks to its good resistance to disease. It has a good to very good resistance to Verticillium Wilt and Peronospora and average to Powdery Mildew. It is grown in the Hallertau, Spalt, Hersbruck and Baden-Bitburg-Rheinpfalz areas of Southern Germany. Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Pilgrim (uk) Alpha 10-16% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality Perle is generally perceived as an excellent aroma hop, with characteristics as good as those of Hallertau Mittlefruh but with a higher Alpha Acid content and better yield. Storageability is good to very good. Origin/History This variety was bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany and released in 1978. Agronomics This high yielding aroma variety is popular with growers, thanks to its good resistance to disease. It has a good to very good resistance to Verticillium Wilt and Peronospora and average to Powdery Mildew. It is grown in the Hallertau, Spalt, Hersbruck and Baden-Bitburg-Rheinpfalz areas of Southern Germany. Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - pilgrim (uk) alpha 10-16% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality In brewing trials Pigrim has performed well as a replacement for high alpha or dual purpose hops. Because of its alpha it has been compared to Target more than any other variety. It has however a much hoppier aroma than Target due to its higher levels of Humulene and Challenger-like Selinene levels. From early storage trials stability of the alpha acids in Pilgrim seem to be excellent. Origin/History Pilgrim is a mid-late ripening very Wilt resistant dual-purpose variety (9 - 13% alpha) which was developed at HRI Wye and released in 2000. It has the same father as First Gold and Herald although it is not a dwarf variety. Agronomics Pilgrim has a very vigorous growth habit and has good resistance to both powdery and downy mildew. It has shown to be the most Wilt resistant variety to date and is a very high yielder.

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Brewing Quality In brewing trials Pigrim has performed well as a replacement for high alpha or dual purpose hops. Because of its alpha it has been compared to Target more than any other variety. It has however a much hoppier aroma than Target due to its higher levels of Humulene and Challenger-like Selinene levels. From early storage trials stability of the alpha acids in Pilgrim seem to be excellent. Origin/History Pilgrim is a mid-late ripening very Wilt resistant dual-purpose variety (9 - 13% alpha) which was developed at HRI Wye and released in 2000. It has the same father as First Gold and Herald although it is not a dwarf variety. Agronomics Pilgrim has a very vigorous growth habit and has good resistance to both powdery and downy mildew. It has shown to be the most Wilt resistant variety to date and is a very high yielder.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - pilot (uk) alpha 11-35% - 2009 crop
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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Progress (uk) Alpha 5-2% - 2009 Crop - Hops

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fresh vacuum packed hops - progress (uk) alpha 5-2% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Progress was originally introduced as a replacement for Fuggle and has very similar characteristics. Slightly sweeter and with a slightly softer bitterness it is has excellent potential at both the start and end of the boil. Origin/History Seedling of WGV crossed with O.B.79 (A trial male which was the grandfather of Target). Developed at Wye College in 1951 Progress wasn’t released for commercial production until 1964. Its Wilt tolerance made it an ideal replacement for Fuggle on farms where Wilt was active. Agronomics Progress is a very variable yielding aroma variety that is grown primarily in Kent and Sussex but is now also being tried on farms in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The variety is susceptible to Downy and Powdery Mildew but shows a high degree of tolerance to Verticillium Wilt.

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Brewing Quality Progress was originally introduced as a replacement for Fuggle and has very similar characteristics. Slightly sweeter and with a slightly softer bitterness it is has excellent potential at both the start and end of the boil. Origin/History Seedling of WGV crossed with O.B.79 (A trial male which was the grandfather of Target). Developed at Wye College in 1951 Progress wasn’t released for commercial production until 1964. Its Wilt tolerance made it an ideal replacement for Fuggle on farms where Wilt was active. Agronomics Progress is a very variable yielding aroma variety that is grown primarily in Kent and Sussex but is now also being tried on farms in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The variety is susceptible to Downy and Powdery Mildew but shows a high degree of tolerance to Verticillium Wilt.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - saaz (czech) alpha 3-5% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Saaz hops have long been established as a high quality European aroma variety. Traditionally used for European lager type beers, they have now been used successfully in the UK imparting that earthy lager hop flavour found in the Czech version of Budweiser. Origin/History Saaz originates from the Czech Republic and are renowned for their high quality aroma. The variety has developed over many years from hops grown in and around the Zatec (Saazer) area. Agronomics Saaz hops are a low yielding high quality aroma variety. A lot of work has been carried out over the years in an attempt to improve the yield. This has been achieved through clone selection as it was feared that hybridisation would result in a loss of the traditional aroma characteristics. Until quite recently all research was aimed at improving the hops this wayhowever some hybridisation has occurred in recent years to improve the susceptibility to Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt. All the selections are marketed as Zatec (Saazer) hops and it is claimed that they are extremely uniform although there do seem to be some differences in the appearance of the cones if not the aroma.

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Brewing Quality Saaz hops have long been established as a high quality European aroma variety. Traditionally used for European lager type beers, they have now been used successfully in the UK imparting that earthy lager hop flavour found in the Czech version of Budweiser. Origin/History Saaz originates from the Czech Republic and are renowned for their high quality aroma. The variety has developed over many years from hops grown in and around the Zatec (Saazer) area. Agronomics Saaz hops are a low yielding high quality aroma variety. A lot of work has been carried out over the years in an attempt to improve the yield. This has been achieved through clone selection as it was feared that hybridisation would result in a loss of the traditional aroma characteristics. Until quite recently all research was aimed at improving the hops this wayhowever some hybridisation has occurred in recent years to improve the susceptibility to Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew and Verticillium Wilt. All the selections are marketed as Zatec (Saazer) hops and it is claimed that they are extremely uniform although there do seem to be some differences in the appearance of the cones if not the aroma.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - sovereign (uk) alpha 4-8% - 2009 crop
Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Sovereign (UK) Alpha 4.8%

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fresh vacuum packed hops - spalt (german) alpha 4-2% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality An exciting new triploid “finger print” replica bred from the famous Hallertau Mittlefruh variety. This is the newest of the Hallertau type triploids and is an aroma hop in the classic style. Origin/History Spalt Select is an aroma type cultivar, bred in Germany and released for cultivation in the late 1980’s. It is grown in Germany in the Hallertau and Spalt areas and in the USA in Washington State. Agronomics Tolerant to Verticillium wilt, downy mildew and Peronspera. Maturity:Late Yield:1800-2000 kgs per ha. 1600-1800 lbs per acre Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

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Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Tettnang (german) Alpha 4-1% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality An exciting new triploid “finger print” replica bred from the famous Hallertau Mittlefruh variety. This is the newest of the Hallertau type triploids and is an aroma hop in the classic style. Origin/History Spalt Select is an aroma type cultivar, bred in Germany and released for cultivation in the late 1980’s. It is grown in Germany in the Hallertau and Spalt areas and in the USA in Washington State. Agronomics Tolerant to Verticillium wilt, downy mildew and Peronspera. Maturity:Late Yield:1800-2000 kgs per ha. 1600-1800 lbs per acre Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - tettnang (german) alpha 4-1% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Tettnang variety is a very fine traditional aroma hop, well established in the European Lager type beers. They have been used successfully in traditional lighter English cask ales. Origin/History An aroma variety which is grown mainly in the Tettnang cultivation area of Baden-Bitburg-Rheinpfalz region of Southern Germany. Some growers in the Hallertau region are also now growing this variety. Agronomics Tettnang is a good yielding variety with average resistance to Peronospora and good resistance to Verticillium Wilt. Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Wgv (uk) Alpha 6-8% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality Tettnang variety is a very fine traditional aroma hop, well established in the European Lager type beers. They have been used successfully in traditional lighter English cask ales. Origin/History An aroma variety which is grown mainly in the Tettnang cultivation area of Baden-Bitburg-Rheinpfalz region of Southern Germany. Some growers in the Hallertau region are also now growing this variety. Agronomics Tettnang is a good yielding variety with average resistance to Peronospora and good resistance to Verticillium Wilt. Organic Status Organic Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - wgv (uk) alpha 6-8% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Very similar to Goldings but not quite as delicate, with a hoppier more robust aroma and containing more alpha. Origin/History WGV is an open pollinated seedling of Bates Brewer that was on a farm at Beltring in Kent, later bought by the Whitbread Beer Company. Agronomics WGV is a low yielding aroma variety that is grown primarily in Kent. Showed excellent yields in 1993 which has encouraged small areas of planting in 1994. The variety is susceptible to Downy and Powdery Mildew but shows a small degree of tolerance to Verticillium Wilt.

Fresh Vacuum Packed Hops - Willamette (usa) Alpha 6-7% - 2009 Crop - Hops

Brewing Quality Very similar to Goldings but not quite as delicate, with a hoppier more robust aroma and containing more alpha. Origin/History WGV is an open pollinated seedling of Bates Brewer that was on a farm at Beltring in Kent, later bought by the Whitbread Beer Company. Agronomics WGV is a low yielding aroma variety that is grown primarily in Kent. Showed excellent yields in 1993 which has encouraged small areas of planting in 1994. The variety is susceptible to Downy and Powdery Mildew but shows a small degree of tolerance to Verticillium Wilt.

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fresh vacuum packed hops - willamette (usa) alpha 6-7% - 2009 crop
Brewing Quality Willamette is generally perceived as a new, yet good quality aroma hop. The rub of the hops gives an estery/blackcurrant/herbal aroma that is very pleasant but can be quite strong. Differing results have been achieved with this variety. Some brewers have found it to be a suitable replacement for Fuggle, others have had poor results when using it this way but have found that it stand up admirably as an aroma variety on its own merits. Origin/History The Willamette cultivar is an aroma variety that was developed in Oregon in the early 1970s. It is a triploid seedling of the Fuggle variety. Agronomics Willamette is a moderate yielding aroma variety that matures early to mid-season. Most of the U.S. acreage is in Oregon and Washington. It is somewhat tolerant to downy mildew and has shown good resistance to Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Aphid and spider mite controls are not a major problem with this variety.