Challenger Pellets 100g

Alpha 7.6%

Crop Year: 2023

BBE 08/28

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.