Hop: Sovereign
Description
Sovereign was bred by Dr. Peter Darby, at the Hop Research Institute of Wye College, from open pollination in 1995 and released in 2006. Grand-daughter of Pioneer. Profile is considered classic English with clean, green tea bittering characteristics.
Works well on its own but can add great complexity as well. Smooth bittering makes it ideal as a bittering hop but the hop shines late in the boil or dry hopping.
General Information
| Profile | Aroma: earthy, floral, grassy. Delicate. Flavor: subtle, floral and sweet, becoming fruity (peach, red currant, berry, cherry). |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Substitutes | Fuggle |
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield | 1500 - 1700 lbs/acre |
| Beer Styles | American Lager, American Pale Ale |
| Tolerant | Downy mildew, Powdery mildew |
Acids
| Alpha Acid | 4.0 - 7.0% |
| Beta Acid | 2.1 - 3.1% |
| Cohumulone | 22.0 - 30.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil | 0.6 - 1.0 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 25.0 - 30.0% |
| Humulene | 21.0 - 26.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 7.0 - 9.0% |
| Farnesene | 3.0 - 4.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Maturity | Medium to late |
Sovereign Aroma/Flavor Profile
Fact Sheet(s)
Last Updated
- 2020-11-25 08:32:35 (Added: 2020-11-25 08:32:35)
Source(s)
Did you know?
- Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
Explanations
- Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
- Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
Useful Links
- Hop Replacement Calculator - might be a bit outdated but useful for hops pre-2015.