Challenger
Challenger is a hop variety originating from the #United Kingdom and is grown in #Belgium #France , the #United Kingdom , and #New Zealand today. It’s usually considered an aroma hop variety. Challenger hops are also known as Wye Challenger.
Challenger hops are also referenced as 4/63/25 by the breeder.
IHGC references Challenger hops as CHA or WCH and classifies it as a aroma hop variety.
Possible subsititutes for Challenger include #Admiral , #Northern Brewer and #Perle .
Typical beers brewed with Challenger hops include #Stout and #Ale style beers.
Typical oil composition
|
min. |
max. |
| Alpha |
6,5 % |
8,5 % |
| Beta |
2,5 % |
4,5 % |
| Total |
1 mg/ml |
1,5 mg/ml |
| Co-Humulone |
20 % |
25 % |
| Myrcene |
30 % |
42 % |
| Caryophyllene |
8 % |
10 % |
| Humulene |
25 % |
32 % |
| Farnesene |
1 - 3 % |
|
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