Hop: Calicross

Description

Calicross was bred at the Riwaka Research Station in New Zealand in the 1960s. It has pedigree of Cluster and Fuggle. Grown commercially in New Zealand from the 60s - 80s.

General Information

Profile Aroma: Floral, Earth, Fruit
Country New Zealand
Substitutes Cluster
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1200 - 2300 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 78% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Porter, Stout
Susceptible Downy Mildew (moderate)

Acids

Alpha Acid 5.8 - 7.9%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 7.8%
Cohumulone 38.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.5 - 1.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 61.3%
Humulene 13.2%
Caryophyllene 9.2%
Farnesene 2.1%

Additional Characteristics

Maturity Late
Ease of Harvest Difficult
Sex Female
Leaf Color Green to dark green
Side Arm Length 12" - 30"
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-29 18:39:48
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Hops Catalog

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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