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Flyer Hop Plant

Flyer Hop Plant

Origin United Kingdom

Primary Use Dual Purpose

Height Dwarf

Cultivar or Brand ID N/A

Licence British Hop Association

Flyer was developed at Wye Hops and is the result of a cross made in 2002 between a high alpha-acid female breeding line and a low trellis-type male hop. Flyer is an interesting resinous hop with a relatively high alpha characteristic and excellent dry hop aroma qualities.

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Flavour Description:

Aromas of stoned fruits, liquorice, treacle-toffee and caramel with slight burnt notes

  • Growing Information

    Season Maturity Mid

    Ease of Harvest Unknown

    Typical Yield Unknown

    Wilt Sensitivity Unknown

    Prowdery Mildew Unknown

    Downy Mildew Unknown

  • Common Brewing Values

    Alpha Acid 8.3 - 14.5%

    Beta Acid 4.1 - 6.0%

    Co-Humulone 26 - 35%

    Total Oils 0.5 - 0.8 mL/100g

    Myrcene 17.4 - 25.0%

    Humulene 21 - 23%

    Caryophyllene 0 - 1%

    Farnesene 0.5 - 0.8%