Hop: Bianca
Description
Bianca was bred from a cross between Saaz and open pollination in 1990. High oil content for humulene and farnesene. Half-sister to Sunbeam.
Bianca is considered to be an ornamental hop, not intended for commercial production, often being found and sold for ornamental purposes. But, based on Saaz heritage, could be used in a similar way.
Susceptible to leaf burn do to the low chlorphyll (the color of the leaves), therefore it grows best in partial-shade.
General Information
| Aliases |
USDA 21698, Bianco, Bianca Gold |
| Profile |
Similar to Saaz: Noble, Herbal, Earthy, and Floral notes. |
| Substitutes |
Saaz, Sunbeam |
| Purpose |
N/A |
| Yield |
Good to very good |
| Beer Styles |
Lager |
| Resistant |
Downy Mildew, Verticillium Wilt |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
7.0 - 8.0% |
| Beta Acid |
3.4% |
| Cohumulone |
20.0 - 28.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
0.6 - 1.0 ml/100g |
| Myrcene |
30.0% |
| Humulene |
25.0% |
| Caryophyllene |
8.0% |
| Farnesene |
13.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
Good to very good |
| Maturity |
Early to medium early |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Lemon yellow with red-brown stems |
| Side Arm Length |
20" - 30" |
Last Updated
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2021-01-13 15:36:50 (Added: 2021-01-13 15:36:50)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog