Defender
AromaUnited Kingdom8230English hops

Defender

Alpha acid

3.3–6%

Beta acid

1.1–2.5%

Total oil

0.28–0.98 mL

Beer styles:Pale AlePilsWitbierLagerNEIPA
Description

Defender was bred from a New Mexico Wild American female, Eastwell Golding and other English hops, it was selected in the early 1960’s at Wye College in England.

Defender is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.

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Acid profile & Oil composition (%)

Acid profile

Alpha acid3.3–6%
Beta acid1.1–2.5%
Co-humulone23–32%

Oil composition (%)

Myrcene37.1%
Caryophyllene16.8%
Humulene41.9%
Farnesene4.2%
Myrcene30–32%
Caryophyllene13–15%
Humulene34–36%
Farnesene3–4%
Aroma profile and use
Pleasant
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