Hop: Density
Description
Density was bred at Wye College under Dr. Neve from a cross between a New Mexico wild female hop, Eastwell Golding, and various other old English hops. No longer grown commercially due to low yield and alpha acids.
General Information
| Profile |
Pleasant European aroma characteristics. |
| Country |
United Kingdom |
| Substitutes |
Defender |
| Purpose |
Aroma |
| Yield |
890 - 2100 pounds/acre |
| Storage |
Retains 72% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Resistant |
Downy mildew (moderate), Verticillium Wilt |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
4.4 - 6.6% |
| Beta Acid |
2.6 - 4.7% |
| Cohumulone |
35.0 - 39.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
0.26 - 0.71 ml/100g |
| Myrcene |
50.6 - 66.9% |
| Humulene |
13.3 - 19.6% |
| Caryophyllene |
2.5 - 2.6% |
| Farnesene |
0.3% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
Fair to good |
| Cones |
Small to medium size |
| Maturity |
Mid early to mid late |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Dark green |
| Side Arm Length |
12 - 20 inches |
Tags
Last Updated
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2021-09-20 09:00:35 (Added: 2021-09-20 09:00:35)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog