Challenger

Challenger is a hop variety originating from the #United Kingdom and is grown in #Belgium #France , the #United Kingdom , and #New Zealand today. It's usually considered an aroma hop variety. Challenger hops are also known as Wye Challenger.

Challenger hops are also referenced as 4/63/25 by the breeder.

IHGC references Challenger hops as CHA or WCH and classifies it as a aroma hop variety.

Possible subsititutes for Challenger include #Admiral , #Northern Brewer and #Perle .

Typical beers brewed with Challenger hops include #Stout and #Ale style beers.

Typical oil composition

min.max.
Alpha6,5 %8,5 %
Beta2,5 %4,5 %
Total1 mg/ml1,5 mg/ml
Co-Humulone20 %25 %
Myrcene30 %42 %
Caryophyllene8 %10 %
Humulene25 %32 %
Farnesene1 - 3 %

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