Hop: Warrior®

Description

Warrior® is a high alpha variety with a ridiculously smooth bitterness. Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches, arising from the same program that created Simcoe®.

General Information

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

Acids

Alpha Acid 15.0 - 17.0%
Beta Acid 4.3 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 22.0 - 26.0%

Oils

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%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate High
Cones Medium size with moderate density
Maturity Middle
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Warrior Aroma/Flavor Profile

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Tags

American Pale Ale Apollo Bittering Bravo Cascade Centennial Chinook Citrus Columbus Grapefruit Herbal India Pale Ale Lemon Nugget Pineapple Spice United States
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-10 11:15:41 (Added: 2020-05-10 11:15:41)
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  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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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.
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