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Admiral Hop Plant

Admiral Hop Plant

Origin United Kingdom

Primary Use Bittering

Height Tall

Cultivar or Brand ID RH40

Licence British Hop Association

Admiral was released in 1996 by Horticulture Research International (HRI) at Wye College in the UK and derived from Northdown and Challenger breeding lines. It is a tall hop, resistant to downy mildew, but only slightly tolerant to wilt and susceptible to powdery mildew.

It grows vigorously, produces small compact cones and harvests well. Its storage stability is reasonably good. Admiral is a wonderful resinous hop with a relatively high alpha characteristic and excellent dry hop aroma qualities.

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Flavour Description:

Orangery, citrus and herbal

  • Growing Information

    Season Maturity Mid

    Ease of Harvest Medium

    Typical Yield 1300 -1900 kg/hectare

    Wilt Sensitivity Tolerant

    Prowdery Mildew Moderately Susceptible

    Downy Mildew Moderately Resistant

  • Common Brewing Values

    Alpha Acid 13 - 16%

    Beta Acid 4 – 6%

    Co-Humulone 37 – 45%

    Total Oils 1.0 – 1.7 mL/100g

    Myrcene 45%

    Humulene 23 – 26%

    Caryophyllene 6 – 8%

    Farnesene 2%