MikeFlynn74
Well-Known Member
Hops Direct has some Bravo a/a 13.2% and Galena a/a 10--11%.
Anyone have some good rundown on these 2. I have never heard of Bravos.
Anyone have some good rundown on these 2. I have never heard of Bravos.
US GALENA
An excellent bittering hop with a clean, smooth bitterness and a decent mild aroma.
Pedigree Bred from Brewer's Gold by open pollination in the state of Idaho.
Maturity Early to mid-season
Yield 1900 - 2500 kg./ha. or 1700 - 2230 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Neat and columnar
Disease/Pest Susceptibility Exhibits reaction to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Some resistance to downy mildew, slightly susceptible to powdery mildew, susceptible to aphids.
Pickability/Drying/Baling Good
Cone-Structure Medium-compact and plump
Lupulin Abundant, yellow in color
Aroma Citrusy
Alpha Acid 12 - 14% w/w
Beta Acid 7 - 9% w/w
Cohumulone 38 - 42% of alpha acids
Storageability 75 - 80% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20°C.
Total Oil 0.9 - 1.2 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 55 - 60% of whole oil
Humulene 10 - 15% of whole oil
Carophyllene 3 - 5% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception An excellent high alpha acids hop with balanced bittering properties combines with a good aroma profile.
Possible Substitutions Nugget
Typical Beer Styles Can be used in most English-style and American Ales.
Additional Information Released in 1978.
Typical Hop Use Bittering
Also Known as Eroica.
Also Known as Eroica
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