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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Country of Origin:
| USA
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| Noble:
| No
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| Uses:
| bittering
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| Substitutions:
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 12-16 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 4.5-7 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 30-40 %
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| Myrcene:
| 55-70 %
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| Humulene:
| 10-15 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 5-10 %
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| Farnesene:
| less than 1 %
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| Total Oil:
| 2.5-5 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
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| Growing Characteristics
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
A very high alpha acid bittering hop from Washington state, a sister to Zeus most likely derived from Northern Brewer. Reportedly has an intense but pleasant aroma. Sun is a proprietary hop controlled by S.S. Steiner, Inc.
