Hop: Mathon

Description

Mathon is so closely related to Canterbury Whitebine that the two cannot be distinguished from each other botanically. Originally grown at the parish of Mathon, in Worcestershire.

General Information

Aliases Mathon-White, Mathon Whitebine
Profile Pleasant continental aroma: floral, herbal and spice.
Country United Kingdom
Substitutes Bramling, East Kent Golding, Progress, Whitbread Golding
Purpose Aroma
Beer Styles Extra Special Bitter, Bitter, Pale Ale
Susceptible Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 4.4 - 6.7%
Beta Acid 1.9 - 2.8%
Cohumulone 26.0 - 32.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.8 - 1.0 ml/100g
Myrcene N/A
Humulene N/A
Caryophyllene N/A
Farnesene N/A

Additional Characteristics

Cones Compact, medium size
Maturity Mid to late season
Ease of Harvest Moderate
Last Updated
  • 2021-02-10 14:17:56
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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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