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The Hop Store, Monksfield Lane, Newland, Worcestershire, WR13 5BB
+44 (0)1905 830734
A delicate aroma hop used mainly over the years in Lager type beers. However, it has also been successful in the production of some of the lighter English cask conditioned ales.
Crystal, Liberty, Mount Hood, Tradition
Grown in Hallertau, Spalt, Hersbruck, Tettnang and Baden-Bitburg-Rheinpfalz areas of Germany. “Hallertauer Mittelfrüher“ is the traditional Hallertau variety although its acreage is gradually decreasing due to disease.
Very susceptible to Verticillium Wilt and is no longer planted in Wilt threatened areas. Average resistance to Peronospora and Powdery Mildew. Matures medium to late season.
Organic production is well established with a small number of growers, but yield is variable. The crop is pelleted soon after harvest, and therefore any whole hop requirements need to be specified by October at the latest each year.
Poor to Moderate
What’s your favourite hop? Bramling Cross. Beautiful blackcurrant aromas which go perfectly with my favourite style of beers. What’s your favourite beer? Mmm, tricky one.
The traditional British pint is under threat as pub closures have put the centuries-old hop growing industry in jeopardy. Figures reveal that half of the
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