Hop: Smooth Cone
Description
Smooth Cone, tetraploid, was developed in New Zealand in the 1960s at the Riwaka Research Station. It is a result of a breeding Cluster with open pollination. The hop is no longer grown commercially but is available occasionally.
Sister of First Choice. It has been important to breeding in New Zealand, being used for Green Bullet, SuperAlpha, and Alpharoma.
General Information
| Alias |
SmoothCone |
| Profile |
Balanced flavor of Floral, Raisin, and Spice |
| Country |
New Zealand |
| Substitutes |
Cluster |
| Purpose |
Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield |
651 - 1520 lbs/acre |
| Storage |
Retains 73% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles |
Lager |
| Resistant |
Downy Mildew (moderate) |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
7.0 - 9.5% |
| Beta Acid |
3.4 -5.2% |
| Cohumulone |
31.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
0.4 - 1.1 ml/100g |
| Myrcene |
55.2% |
| Humulene |
20.7% |
| Caryophyllene |
6.1% |
| Farnesene |
trace |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
High |
| Maturity |
Late |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Medium dark green |
| Side Arm Length |
12" - 24" |
Last Updated
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2021-02-03 11:33:25 (Added: 2021-02-03 11:33:25)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog