Hop Variety Data Sheet
Challenger
Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
| Aroma Specification |
|---|
| spicy, green tea, cedar |
| Genetic Origin |
|---|
| Bred at Wye College and released for commercial planting in 1972; it is a granddaughter of Northern Brewer crossed with a downy mildew resistant male and is a 'cousin' of Target. |
| Agronomic Aspects | |
|---|---|
| Growing | |
| Yield (kg/ha) | 1,400 - 1,750 |
| Maturity | Late |
| Main Growing Country | UK |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
| Wilt diseases | Susceptible |
| Downy mildew | Resistant |
| Powdery mildew | Susceptible |
| Chemical Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Bitter Components | |
| Alpha-Acid % | 5.0 - 9.0 |
| Beta-Acid % | 3.0 - 4.0 |
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 27 - 30 |
| Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid | 0.24 - 0.47 |
| Polyphenoles | |
| Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) | 0.2 - 0.3 |
| Aroma Components | |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 1.0 - 1.5 |
| Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene | 0.30 |
| Farnesene % of total Oil | 1.00 - 2.00 |
| Hop Alternatives |
|---|
| Brewhouse |
| Northern Brewer, Perle |
| Dry Hopping |
| Northern Brewer, Perle |
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