Flyer Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Flyer was bred in 2002 from a high alpha acid female and low trellis male hop. It had went into test trials in 2010 but updated information is illusive.

At A Glance

Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 8.3 - 14.5%

General Information

Country United Kingdom

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 8.3 - 14.5%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 26.0 - 35.0%
Total Oil 0.6 ml/100g
Myrcene 17.4 - 25.0%
Humulene 22.5%
Farnesene 0.7%
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-31 17:14:22
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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.