Minstrel®: new variety of British hops from Charles Faram Hop Development Program. The great fullness of flavour and depth of Minstrel® is comparable to Challenger.
Aroma: spiced berries with orange citrus.
Style Guide: Pale Ale, Bitter.
Substitutes: Challenger.
Brewing values:
Alpha Acid: 5 – 7%,
Beta Acid: 3 – 3,5%,
Co-Humulone: 22 – 26%,
Total Oil: 0,5 – 0,7 ml/100 g,
Myrcene Oil: 22 - 25%,
Farnesene Oil: 7 - 9%,
Humulene Oil: 1 - 4%.
The exact alpha acid content is indicated on every package.
Hops are packed by producers in hermetic bags which preserv aroma and bitterness of hops for at least 3 years from packaking date. "Best before" date is indicated on each bag.
Storage conditions: cold, dry place - not higher than 5°C.