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The Hop Store, Monksfield Lane, Newland, Worcestershire, WR13 5BB
+44 (0)1905 830734
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| Cohumulone | |
| Oi Composition | Myrcene: 40-60%, Humulene: 2-5%, Farnesene: 1-3% |
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Dual purpose hop.
The high alpha and beta acid levels help this hop to be useful for bittering, while also providing a spicy aroma.
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Developed by the Zatec breeding program in the Czech Republic, it initially had pharmaceutical purposes in mind to be used as an antioxidant.
Vital has a moderate resistance to diseases, with a medium susceptibility to downy mildew. It is, however, tolerant to powdery mildew.
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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