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The Hop Store, Monksfield Lane, Newland, Worcestershire, WR13 5BB
+44 (0)1905 830734
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| Oil Composition | Myrcene: 30-50%, Humulene: 15-25%, Farnesene: <1% |
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Bittering hop.
The high alpha content and strong, unique aroma has made it popular for bittering and as a late edition hop.
Columbus
Developed by the American Dwarf Hop Association in 1998 and released in 2003, it originates from a combination of Lexus, Nugget and Zeus.
Matures mid season with a high yield.
It is know to have good resistances with a tolerance to powdery mildew, verticillium wilt and phytophthora root rot. However, it is susceptible to downy mildew.
Excellent
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