Description
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.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Northdown
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–10%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.2–2.5 mL
FloralPineCedarBerry+1
Target
United KingdomBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid8.5–13.5%
Beta acid4.3–5.7%
Total oil1–1.4 mL
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicy+1
BRU-1
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid13–15%
Beta acid8–10%
Total oil1.5–2 mL
PineappleGreenFruity
Crystal
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.8–6%
Beta acid4.5–8.5%
Total oil0.8–2.3 mL
WoodyFloralGreenFruity+4
TNT Blend
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid11.5–13%
Beta acid-
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL
FruityCitrusGreen
Toyomidori
JapanBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid11–13%
Beta acid5–6%
Total oil0.8–1.2 mL
MildFruityTobaccoGreen
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