Challenger

Beer styles: English style ales, stout, porter  

Origin: Challenger is a traditional dual purpose UK variety bred from N. Brewer and German resistant males

Agronomics: 1600-2000 kg/ha, good pickability

Alpha acids: 6.5-8.5 %

Beta acids: 4.0-5.0 %

Co-humulone: 20-25 % of alpha acids

Total oil: 1.0-1.7 ml / 100 grams

Aroma: hoppy spicy

Myrcene: 30-45 % of whole oil

Caryophyllene: 8-11 % of whole oil

Humulene: 25-30 % of whole oil

Farnesene: 1-3 % of whole oil

Brewing characteristic: dual purpose hops with good aroma profile

Recommended use and hopping: as pellets type 90, first or second hopping