Cekin Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Cekin was bred at the Hop Research Institute in Zalec, Slovenia by Dr. Dragica Kraij in the 1980s from Aurora and an unknown Yugoslavian male hop. A sister to Cicero. Not grown commercially in large quantities due to lack of brewer interest. Aroma is similar to Styrian Golding.

At A Glance

Profile Similar aroma to Styrian: pleasant continental aroma.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 5.4 - 7.9%

General Information

Country Slovenia
Storage Stability
Retains 79% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.4 - 7.9%
Beta Acid 1.9 - 2.8%
Cohumulone 20.0 - 27.0%
Total Oil 1.07 ml/100g
Myrcene 40.5 - 57.8%
Humulene 13.0 - 22.9%
Farnesene 5.5 - 11.5%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Good
Maturity Mid late to late
Resistant Downy mildew (moderate)
Growth Rate Good
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark green
Side Arm Length 12 - 20 inches
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-14 20:51:58
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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.