Description
Bramling Cross is a cross between Bramling (a traditional Golding variety) and a wild Manitoban (Canadian) hop. It was bred by Wye College in 1927.
Bramling Cross is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Bramling Cross hops have aroma descriptors that include strong spice, blackcurrant, loganberry and lemon. It is often used in traditional cask conditioned beers due to its distinct characteristics.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Bullion
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5.3–12.5%
Beta acid4.5–6.5%
Total oil1–2 mL
Black currantSpicy
Galena
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid12–15.5%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL
FruityPearPineappleBlack currant+5
East Kent Goldings
United KingdomBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid4–6.5%
Beta acid1.9–3.5%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
LavenderHoneyLemonThyme+3
Endeavour
United KingdomDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–10.6%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL
Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruit+1
HORT9909
New ZealandDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6–10%
Beta acid3–4%
LimeHaySweetSpicy+5
Nobility Blend
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.2–4.5%
Beta acid4.9–5.3%
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen+2
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