African Queen Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

African Queen was bred in South Africa with pedigree of 91J7/25 and South African male 94US2/118. A star in hop forward beers.

African Queen could be the first hop that has a great aroma profile outside of the ideal latitude band: 40° to 54°N parallel. African Queen was bred at 34°S latitude in the city of George (Western Cape).

Substitution Tip

If you can't find African Queen, the best alternatives are Citra®, Mosaic®, or Simcoe®.

At A Glance

Profile Aroma: dank, stone fruit, black currant, blueberries, bubble gum, gooseberries, lemongrass, and chili
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 10.0 - 17.0%
Substitutes Citra®, Mosaic®, Simcoe®
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, Stout

General Information

Country South Africa
Storage Stability
Good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 10.0 - 17.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 22.0 - 27.0%
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.5 ml/100g
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-08 10:35:40
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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.