Early Bird Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Early Bird was cultivated by Alfred Amos of Wye, Kent whom it was initially named. Closely resembles Bramling it was discovered in 1887. Part of the Golding family.

Since Cobb is part of the Golding family, it is named for the area/family in which it was found. This is typical for these older United Kingdom hops.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Early Bird, the best alternatives are Bramling Cross, Cobb, or East Kent Golding.

At A Glance

Profile European aroma: pleasant and gentle
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 4.4 - 6.7%
Substitutes Bramling Cross, Cobb, East Kent Golding
Beer Styles Traditional English Ales (ESB for example), India Pale Ale

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Alias Amos's Early Bird
Storage Stability
Good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 4.4 - 6.7%
Beta Acid 1.9 - 2.8%
Cohumulone 26.0 - 32.0%
Total Oil 0.8 - 1.0 ml/100g

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1350 - 1800 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Susceptible Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Wilt
Growth Rate Moderately high
Cones Medium size
Ease of Harvest Fair to good
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-15 11:15:57
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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.