Hop: Hybrid-2

Description

Hybrid-2 was bred in South Africa in the 1940s from an open pollination and Cluster. Due to decreasing yields Hybrid-2 was discontinued in South Africa but is still grown commercially in Cashmere, India.

General Information

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Country South Africa
Substitutes N/A
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1400 - 2000 pounds/acre
Storage Retains 60% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Acids

Alpha Acid 7.9 - 12.5%
Beta Acid 4.4 - 7.5%
Cohumulone 30.0 - 34.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.6 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 38.3 - 76.1%
Humulene 1.2 - 8.2%
Caryophyllene 6.6 - 11.7%
Farnesene 0.5 - 7.4%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Good
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium green
Side Arm Length 12 - 36 inches
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-23 09:14:30
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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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.
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