Hop: Universal
Description
Universal has an unknown heritage but it expected to be a Saaz clone. Developed at the Hop Research Institute in Zatec, Czechoslovakia. No longer grown commercially in Czechoslovakia but grown in the United States since 1988, becoming a darling on the craft beer since since the 1990s.
General Information
| Profile |
Pleasant noble aroma: earthiness, spice, and floral. Mild bitterness. |
| Country |
Czechoslovakia |
| Substitutes |
Hallertau |
| Purpose |
Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield |
< 200 pounds/acre |
| Beer Styles |
Pale Ale, Pilsner, Wheat |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
5.2% |
| Beta Acid |
3.7% |
| Cohumulone |
23.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
N/A |
| Myrcene |
N/A |
| Humulene |
N/A |
| Caryophyllene |
N/A |
| Farnesene |
N/A |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
Poor |
| Maturity |
Early |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Dark green with reddish stems |
| Side Arm Length |
6 - 10 inches |
Tags
Last Updated
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2021-10-06 08:58:22 (Added: 2021-10-06 08:58:22)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog