Warrior® is a high alpha variety with a ridiculously smooth bitterness. Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches, arising from the same program that created Simcoe®.
Alias | YCR5 CV |
Profile | Citrus (grapefruit, lemon and pineapple), herbs and spice. |
Country | United States |
Substitutes | Apollo™, Bravo™, Columbus, Nugget |
Pairs with | Cascade, Centennial, Chinook |
Purpose | Bittering |
Yield | 2100 - 2300 lbs/acre |
Storage | Retains 76% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
Beer Styles | IPA, American Pale Ale |
Resistant | Powdery mildew |
Alpha Acid | 15.0 - 17.0% |
Beta Acid | 4.3 - 5.5% |
Cohumulone | 22.0 - 26.0% |
Total Oil | 1.0 - 2.0 ml/100g |
Myrcene | 40.0 - 50.0% |
Humulene | 15.0 - 19.0% |
Caryophyllene | 8.0 - 11.0% |
Farnesene | < 1.0% |
Growth Rate | High |
Cones | Medium size with moderate density |
Maturity | Middle |
Ease of Harvest | Difficult |