|
US Chinook
An aroma variety from Britain with a mild resiny character (not too unlike East Kent Goldings), Challenger is a granddaughter of Northern Brewer, a niece of Northdown and second cousin of Target. It is used as the aroma hop in Orkney's Dark Island and along with other hops in many English Bitters. Substitutes: East Kent Goldings, Phoenix, Styrian Goldings, and British Columbia Goldings.
Alpha Acid
Approx: 12.0 %%
General
Trade Perception A high alpha-acid hop with a highly acceptable aroma profile.
Released to the US industry in 1985 and becoming increasling popular.
Possible
Substitutions Saaz, Crystal, Tettnanger.
Typical
Beer Styles Larger, Porter, Stout, IPA, Pale Ale
|
