Challenger Whole 100g

Challenger Whole 100g

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Alpha 6.87%

Crop Year: 2022

BBE 08/27


Use in brewing

Dual purpose hop.

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.


Characteristics

Cedar, Green Tea, Spicy


Country

UK


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.