Hop: Challenger
Description
Challenger has lineage with Target, Northdown and Northern Brewer. Released commercially in 1972 from Wye College. Mostly grown in the United Kingdom with limited acreage.
General Information
| Alias | Wye Challenger |
| Profile | Spice, wood (cedar), and green tea. Later additions add fruit. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Substitutes | Northern Brewer, Perle (US) |
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield | 1240 - 1610 lbs/acre |
| Storage | Retains 70%-85% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles | Barley Wine, Imperial Stout |
| Resistant | Downy mildew |
| Susceptible | Verticillium wilt, powdery mildew |
Acids
| Alpha Acid | 5.0 - 9.0% |
| Beta Acid | 3.0 - 4.2% |
| Cohumulone | 20.0 - 25.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil | 1.0 - 1.5 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 30.0 - 42.0% |
| Humulene | 25.0 - 32.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 8.0 - 10.0% |
| Farnesene | 1.0 - 3.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Cones | Medium to large size with moderate to compact density. |
| Maturity | Late |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
Challenger Aroma/Flavor Profile
Last Updated
- 2020-11-25 08:30:56 (Added: 2020-11-25 08:30:56)
Source(s)
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.
Useful Links
- Hop Replacement Calculator - might be a bit outdated but useful for hops pre-2015.