Boadicea Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Boadicea is a dwarf hop variety, bred from an open pollination of hedgerow varieties at Wye Hops Ltd, by Peter Darby, and considered the first aphid-resistant hop. Released in 2004.

Boadicea is named after an ancient Celtic queen who led an uprising against the Romans.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Boadicea, the best alternatives are Green Bullet™, Horizon, Perle, or Target.

At A Glance

Profile Resinous, spicy, orchard fruit and floral. Used late it may bring on fresh mown grass.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Substitutes Green Bullet™, Horizon, Perle, Target
Pairs with Challenger
Beer Styles English pale ale, English IPA

General Information

Country United Kingdom

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 4.0%
Cohumulone 26.0%
Total Oil 1.4 - 2.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 33.0%
Humulene 20.0%
Caryophyllene 15.0 - 19.0%
Farnesene 5.0%
Linalool 0.2 - 0.4%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Medium early
Resistant Verticillium wilt, Downy mildew, Aphids
Ease of Harvest Easy

Boadicea Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-24 19:10:14
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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.
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.