Hop: Cerera

Description

Cerera was bred by Dr. Dragica Kralj in Slovenia in the 1980s from Styrian Golding and a Yugoslavian male. This is a sister hop to Celeia.

General Information

Profile Continental aroma similar to Saaz.
Country Slovenia
Substitutes Saaz
Purpose Aroma
Yield 550 - 1250 pounds/acre
Storage Retains 49% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Resistant Downy mildew (moderate)

Acids

Alpha Acid 4.9 - 6.2%
Beta Acid 2.8 - 4.3%
Cohumulone 18.0 - 29.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 44.5 - 62.7%
Humulene 8.4 - 20.1%
Caryophyllene 5.1 - 8.3%
Farnesene 2.5 - 4.3%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Good to very good
Maturity Mid late to late
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark green
Side Arm Length 12 - 30 inches
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-17 10:11:14 (Added: 2021-09-17 10:11:14)
Source(s)

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  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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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.
Useful Links
Cerera hops are continental aroma similar to saaz - Two Beer Dudes