Hop Variety Data Sheet

Ernest

Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
Visual Evaluation
Hop Cone


Aroma Specification
Apricot, citrus, spicy
Genetic Origin
Bred by Prof Ernest Salmon in 1921 from a seed from Wye college, it was trialled on farm in 1057-58, but when brewing trials were conducted, it was deemed too intense to be of relevance at the time.
Agronomic Aspects
Growing
Maturity Late
Main Growing Country UK
Resistance against Diseases
Wilt diseases Tolerant
Downy mildew Susceptible
Powdery mildew Susceptible
Chemical Ingredients
Bitter Components
Alpha-Acid % 5.0 - 6.5
Beta-Acid % 4.5 - 5.0
Co-Humulone % rel. 50 - 55
Aroma Components
Total Oils (ml/100g) 0.7 - 1.1
Hop Alternatives
Brewhouse
Target, Pilgrim
Dry Hopping
Target, Pilgrim



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