Bravo™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Bravo™ was developed by Hopsteiner Breeding Program, being released commercially in 2006. Bravo™ is a high alpha hop that has clean bittering similar to its parent, Zeus. Other parents include 98004, USDA 19058m.

Some brewers have used Bravo™ as a later kettle addition as well, appreciate it unique combination characteristics. It has a smooth/pleasant bitterness while providing lime, fruit, and sweet when used late or in dry hopping.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Bravo, the best alternatives are Apollo™, Centennial, Chinook, Columbus, Magnum, Magnum (US), or Nugget.

At A Glance

Profile Spice, orange, lime, fruit, vanilla and floral.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 14.0-18.0%
Substitutes Apollo™, Centennial, Chinook, Columbus, Magnum, Magnum (US), Nugget
Pairs with El Dorado®, Eureka!™, Lemondrop™
Beer Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 14.0-18.0%
Beta Acid 3.0-5.5%
Cohumulone 29.0-34.0%
Total Oil 1.6-2.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 55.0-60.0%
Humulene 8.0-11.0%
Caryophyllene 6.0-8.0%
Farnesene <1.0%
Linalool 0.4-0.6%
B-Pinene 0.8-1.0%
Geraniol 0.7-0.9%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2700 - 3100 lbs/acre
Maturity Very late
Resistant Verticillium wilt
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew
Growth Rate Very high
Cones Medium size with moderate to compact density
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Bravo Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-17 19:36:22
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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.