Description
South African hops are usually harvested in the late summer months, which is typically around late February into March.
XJA2/436 is a bittering hop that is commonly used only to bitter the beer during brewing, and not for too much flavor and aromas.
This hop has some potent bittering qualities. The aroma profile of XJA/436 is bergamot citrus, dried lemon zest, candied papaya, ripe cantaloupe, gooseberries, and resin.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Bergamot
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8–10.7%
Beta acid6–8.9%
OrangeMangoDankCherry+7
Centennial
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–12%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%
Total oil1–3 mL
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruit+1
Simcoe
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–15%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruit+5
African Queen
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–17%
Beta acid3.9–6.2%
Total oil0.7–1.5 mL
CitrusDankBlueberryStone fruit+7
Apollo
IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid15–20.5%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil0.8–2.5 mL
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePine+5
Azacca
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
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