Hop: Sun

Description

Sun has an unknown breeding but is suspected to be from Brewer's Gold and a sister selection of Columbus by Hopsteiner in Washington. May have character similarities to Galena.

General Information

Profile Herbal
Country United States
Substitutes Columbus, Galena, Magnum
Purpose Bittering
Yield 2000+ lbs/acre
Beer Styles Barley Wine, Imperial Stout

Acids

Alpha Acid 12.0 - 16.0%
Beta Acid 4.5 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 30.0 - 40.0%

Oils

Total Oil 2.5 - 5.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 55.0 - 70.0%
Humulene 10.0 - 15.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0 - 10.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate High
Maturity Mid to late season
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark green
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-22 18:45:06
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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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