Hop: Astra

Description

Astra was bred at Ellerslie Hop Estate in Victoria, Australia with initial commercial release in 2016. This is a versatile hop that can be used early and late in the kettle and for dry hopping.

General Information

Profile White Wine, Sweet Tropical Fruits, Candied Orange, Passion Fruit, Spice, Resin
Country Australia
Substitutes N/A
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1873 - 2300 lbs/acre
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, Australian Ale, India Pale Ale, Amber Ale

Acids

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 26.0 - 28.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.0 - 3.0 ml/100g
Myrcene N/A
Humulene 6.0 - 8.0%
Caryophyllene N/A
Farnesene N/A
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-29 18:09:35
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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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