General Hop Characteristics
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Country of Origin:
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UK (Wye)
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Noble:
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No
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Uses:
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bittering
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Beer styles:
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English ale
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Substitutions:
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Target
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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13-16.2 %
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Beta Acids:
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4.8-6.1 %
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Cohumulone:
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37-45 %
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Myrcene:
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39-48 %
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Humulene:
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7-26 (sources differ) %
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Caryophyllene:
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6-8 %
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Farnesene:
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1.8-2.2 %
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Total Oil:
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1-1.7 %
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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good %
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Growing Characteristics
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Yield:
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high
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Harvest:
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mid to late season
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Bred at Wye as a replacement for Target and released in 1998, Admiral is a high-alpha variety considered to have a more pleasing, less harsh bitterness.