Bouclier Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Bouclier is a very new hopped that was bred at Comptoir Agricole in Alsace, France. Heritage of Strisselspalt and a male from Wye, Kent in the United Kingdom. This genealogy includes Challenger, Early Bird Golding, and Northern Brewer.

Bouclier has characteristics of spice: pepper, lovage, garlic, nutmeg, and ginger.

At A Glance

Profile Pepper, lovage, garlic, nutmeg, and ginger, including aromas of fruit, citrus,and herbs.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 3.8 - 6.0%
Beer Styles English styles.

General Information

Country France

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.8 - 6.0%
Beta Acid 2.4 - 3.3%
Cohumulone 42.0 - 47.0%
Total Oil 1.1 - 1.6 ml/100g
Myrcene 38.0%
Humulene 34.0%
Caryophyllene 3.4%
Linalool 7.8 mg/100g
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-22 10:57:31
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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.