Defender Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Defender was bred at Wye College, England in the 1960's, from a cross of Eastwell Golding, a New Mexicao Wild American female, and various other English hops. No longer grown commercially due to low alpha acid and yield. The high beta to alpha acid ratio may make it good for breeding.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Defender, the best alternatives are Density or Janus.

At A Glance

Profile European pleasant araoma
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 3.3 - 6.0%
Substitutes Density, Janus

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Alias USDA 62053
Storage Stability
Retains 59% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.3 - 6.0%
Beta Acid 1.1 - 2.5%
Cohumulone 27.0%
Total Oil 0.1 - 1.0 ml/100g
Humulene 35.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1000 - 1200 lbs/acre
Maturity Early to medium early
Resistant Verticillium Wilt
Susceptible Downy Mildew
Growth Rate Poor to good
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium green
Side Arm Length 6" - 20"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-15 11:14:20
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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.