Challenger

Bred at Wye College and released for commercial planting in 1972, the Challenger hop is the granddaughter of Northern Brewer crossed with a downy mildew resistant male and is a 'cousin' of Target. It is a niece of Northdown.

Challenger is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.

Challenger hops have aroma descriptors that include cedar, green tea and sweet fruit. It is a versatile variety with wide application in both early and late kettle additions.

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