First Choice Hops: Profile & Substitutions

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.

At A Glance

Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 4.8 - 7.4%

General Information

Country New Zealand
Storage Stability
Retains 74% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 4.8 - 7.4%
Beta Acid 3.4 - 6.7%
Cohumulone 34.0 - 42.0%
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%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 800 - 1400 pounds/acre
Maturity Late
Susceptible Downy mildew (moderate)
Growth Rate Very good
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium dark green
Side Arm Length 12 - 24 inches

Discovery Tags

Usage
Aroma
Origin
New Zealand
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-22 09:47:05
Source(s)

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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.