Hop: Sládek
Description
Sládek has parentage from a cross between Saaz and Northern Brewer. Sládek means "brewer". Initially registered in 1987, named changed to Sládek in 1994.
Good balance of bitterness and aroma that fits perfectly for lagers.
General Information
| Aliases | VUCH 71, Czech Sladek |
| Profile | Flavors of peach, passionfruit and grapefruit. Aroma is classic: earthy, floral, and spicy. |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Substitutes | Saaz |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Beer Styles | Lagers |
| Resistant | Downy mildew |
| Susceptible | Powdery mildew |
Acids
| Alpha Acid | 4.5 - 7.0% |
| Beta Acid | 4.0 - 7.0% |
| Cohumulone | 23.0 - 30.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil | 1.0 - 2.0 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 35.0 - 50.0% |
| Humulene | 20.0 - 40.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.0 - 13.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.15 - 0.30% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate | Medium to late |
Sládek Aroma/Flavor Profile
Fact Sheet(s)
Last Updated
- 2020-11-25 10:38:06 (Added: 2020-11-25 10:38:06)
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- Hop Replacement Calculator - might be a bit outdated but useful for hops pre-2015.