Sovereign: works well with Goldings and as a single hop.
Aroma: specific aroma descriptors include pleasant but intense fruity flavors with mild floral, grassy, herbal and mint characteristics. Subtle notes of vanilla and green-tea.
Style Guide: American Lager, American Pale Ale.
Substitutes: Pioneer, Fuggle.
Brewing values:
Alpha Acid: 4,5 – 6,5%,
Beta Acid: 2,1 – 3,1%,
Co-Humulone: 26 – 30% Alpha Acid,
Total Oil: 0,6 – 1,0 ml/100 g,
Myrcene Oil: 30 – 42%,
Caryophyllene Oil: 7,9 - 8,1%,
Farnesene Oil: 3,5 - 5,0%,
Humulene Oil: 21 - 26%.
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.