Hop: Keyworth's Early

Description

Keyworth's Early is an old English aroma hop that has been limited due to low yield but had high acreage early on due to Verticillium wilt resistance.

The hop was released in 1949 from East Mailing Research Station in Kent, Keyworth. Descended from a New Mexican wild hop and open fertilization.

After almost disappearing, it has seen a revival with Charles Faram's with descriptors of lemon and grapefruit aroma.

General Information

Alias OJ47
Profile Pleasant continental aroma: floral, herbal and spice.
Country United Kingdom
Substitutes Keyworth's Midseason
Purpose Aroma
Storage Retains 72% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles American Ales
Resistant Verticillium Wilt
Susceptible Downy Mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 8.6%
Beta Acid 3.3%
Cohumulone 33.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 44.9%
Humulene 22.0%
Caryophyllene 7.2%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Fair to good
Maturity Early
Sex Female
Leaf Color Light green
Side Arm Length 12" - 18"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-19 16:54:33
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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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.
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