Challenger Hop Pellets (UK)

Challenger Hops

Challenger hops were bred and developed by the Wye College in the United Kingdom and released in 1972. Challenger is the resulting cross of Northern Brewer and a German variety named Zattler. It went on to become one of the top hop varieties in the UK into the 90s, but its acreage has since waned. Challenger is a dual-purpose variety well noted for its pleasant floral and resinous character — well suited for classic British ales and lagers, but has also been considered a bittering hop for many styles.

Aroma & Flavor Profile

Citrus, floral, spicy — banana, eucalyptus, vanilla, cognac.

Style Guide

• English Bitter
• Pale Ale
• Porter
• Stout
• Barleywine

Analysis

• Alpha: 6.5–9.5%
• Beta: 3.0–5.0%
• Cohumulone: 20–26% of Alpha Acids
• Total Oil: 1.0–2.0 ml/100g
• Myrcene: 30–42% of Total Oil
• Humulene: 20–35% of Total Oil
• Caryophyllene: 5–10% of Total Oil
• Farnesene: 1–3% of Total Oil

Origin

United Kingdom