Hop Variety Data Sheet

Sovereign

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


Aroma Specification
fruity, pear, sweet
Genetic Origin
Dwarf variety recently developedat Wye Hops Ltd. by Peter Darby; noticeable for ist very high ratio of cones to leaf at harvest.
Agronomic Aspects
Growing
Yield (kg/ha) 1,500 - 1,750
Maturity Medium to Late
Main Growing Country UK
Resistance against Diseases
Downy mildew Tolerant
Powdery mildew Tolerant
Chemical Ingredients
Bitter Components
Alpha-Acid % 5.0 - 6.0
Beta-Acid % 2.2 - 2.4
Co-Humulone % rel. 27 - 29
Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid 0.33 - 0.59
Polyphenoles
Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7) 0.2 - 0.4
Aroma Components
Total Oils (ml/100g) 0.6 - 0.8
Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene 0.40
Farnesene % of total Oil 3.40 - 3.80
Linalool % of total Oil 0.4 - 0.7
Linalool: Alpha-Acid 0.08 - 0.12
Hop Alternatives
Brewhouse
Fuggle
Dry Hopping
Fuggle

Cones on the Bine
Hop Photos




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