Description
Challenger hop pellets 5 kg – English hop for bittering and aroma
Challenger is an English hop that can be used for both bittering and aroma. It was developed at Wye College in England and descends from Northern Brewer. The character is floral and spicy with a hint of citrus, and the variety is widely used in English beer styles. This lot is from the 2025 crop and has 7.1% alpha acid. The 5 kg pack suits breweries and brewers who make large batches or use a lot of the same variety.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Aroma and flavour
BarthHaas describes floral, almost perfume-like aromas such as rose oil, together with gingerbread, vanilla, marzipan and banana, and notes of grapefruit, wild garlic, juniper and woody cognac.
Uses and beer styles
- Bittering early in the boil
- Aroma in late additions
- ESB, bitter, porter, stout and brown ale
Alternative hops: Perle.
Technical data
- Alpha acid in this lot: 7.1%
- Crop year: 2025
- Origin: England
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 6.5–9%
- Beta acid: 2.5–4.3%
- Total oil: 1–1.5 ml/100 g
- Myrcene: 25–35% of oil
- Humulene: 20–25% of oil
- Pack size: 5 kg pellets
Storage
Store the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in a freezer. Once the bag is opened, reseal the rest airtight, ideally vacuum-packed, and return it to the freezer.
Frequently asked questions about Challenger
Which beer styles suit Challenger?
Challenger suits English styles such as ESB, bitter, porter, stout and brown ale. It can be used on its own as both bittering and aroma hop in these beers.
Which alpha acid should I use in my calculations?
Use 7.1%, as stated in the product title. The value is measured on this lot. The range under Technical data shows typical values for the variety and varies from crop to crop.
How can I tell if the hops are still good?
Fresh pellets are green. Brown pellets or a cheesy smell indicate that the hops have oxidised. Yakima Valley Hops recommends using pellets within five years of pelletising, but hops kept cold and away from light and oxygen can last longer.
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