Hop: Wye Viking
Description
Wye Viking was bred from Svalöf and an English male (14/66/136)at Wye College, England in 1968; commercially released in 1973. Is a sister to Wye Saxon and a grandchild of Bramling Cross.
General Information
| Aliases |
Viking, USDA 21283 |
| Profile |
Pleasant |
| Country |
United Kingdom |
| Substitutes |
Wye Saxon |
| Purpose |
Aroma |
| Yield |
1000 - 1200 lbs/acre |
| Storage |
Retains 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles |
American Brown Ale |
| Resistant |
Downy Mildew |
| Susceptible |
Verticillium Wilt |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
8.0 - 10.0% |
| Beta Acid |
4.0 - 5.0% |
| Cohumulone |
21.0 - 24.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
1.2 ml/100g |
| Myrcene |
47.3% |
| Humulene |
10.5% |
| Caryophyllene |
5.3% |
| Farnesene |
9.1% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
Good in England. Fair to poor in United States. |
| Maturity |
Mid season |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Green |
| Side Arm Length |
12" - 20" |
Last Updated
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2021-01-28 08:56:22 (Added: 2021-01-28 08:56:22)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog