Hop: First Choice
Description
First Choice was selected in the 1960s by Dr. R.H.J. Roborgh at the Riwaka Research Station near Nelson, New Zealand. A cross between Cluster and open pollination, First Choice was grown for 20 years, starting in the 60s, but is no longer grown commercially.
General Information
| Profile |
N/A |
| Country |
New Zealand |
| Substitutes |
N/A |
| Purpose |
Aroma |
| Yield |
800 - 1400 pounds/acre |
| Storage |
Retains 74% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Susceptible |
Downy mildew (moderate) |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
4.8 - 7.4% |
| Beta Acid |
3.4 - 6.7% |
| Cohumulone |
34.0 - 42.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
0.5 - 1.6 ml/100g |
| Myrcene |
64.5 - 74.2% |
| Humulene |
0.6 - 1.4% |
| Caryophyllene |
1.2 - 1.5% |
| Farnesene |
6.2 - 9.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
Very good |
| Maturity |
Late |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Medium dark green |
| Side Arm Length |
12 - 24 inches |
Tags
Last Updated
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2021-09-22 09:47:05 (Added: 2021-09-22 09:47:05)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog