Sultana™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Sultana™ has parentage from Nugget (50%), Columbus (25%), USDA 19058m (25%), by [faarm]Hopsteiner[/farm], initially bred in 2006. It has a huge aroma profile with high total essential oil content.

After ten years of evaluation, Sultana™ was released and originally named Denali. Sultana™ is referred to be some as "Nuggetzilla".

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Sultana, the best alternative is Nugget.

At A Glance

Profile Pineapple, citrus and pine with hints of spice.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 13.0 - 16.0%
Substitutes Nugget
Pairs with Azacca™, Citra®, Mosaic®
Beer Styles IPA, American Pale Ale, Cream Ale

General Information

Country United States
Aliases Experimental 06277, Denali

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 13.0 - 16.0%
Beta Acid 3.5 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 22.0 - 26.0%
Total Oil 3.0 - 4.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 55%
Humulene 16%
Caryophyllene 6%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.2%
B-Pinene 0.7%
Geraniol 0.5%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2500 - 2765 lbs/acre
Maturity Late
Resistant Powdery and downy mildew
Growth Rate Vigorous
Cones Very large and dense
Ease of Harvest Easy

Sultana Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-18 09:50:54
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