Hop: Pride of Kent

Description

Pride of Kent was bred from Brewer's Gold and open pollination at Wye College, England by Professor E.S. Salmon. Mother of the popular Australian hop Pride of Ringwood.

General Information

Profile Pleasant European aroma characteristics.
Country United Kingdom
Substitutes N/A
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 900 - 1400 pounds/acre
Storage Retains 32 - 55% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Resistant Downy mildew (moderate), Verticillium wilt (moderate)

Acids

Alpha Acid 8.0 - 11.0%
Beta Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 27.0 - 40.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.6 - 3.6 ml/100g
Myrcene 58.5 - 85.2%
Humulene 4.1 - 14.5%
Caryophyllene 1.6 - 5.5%
Farnesene 0.1%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Good
Maturity Medium early
Sex Female
Leaf Color Light green
Side Arm Length 12 - 20 inches

Tags

Aroma Bittering Open Pollinated United Kingdom
Last Updated
  • 2021-09-29 09:11:45 (Added: 2021-09-29 09:11:45)
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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.
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