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
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2021-01-29 18:39:48 (Added: 2021-01-29 18:39:48)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog