Admiral was released in 1996 by Horticulture Research International (HRI) at Wye College in the UK and derived from Northdown and Challenger breeding lines. It is a tall hop, resistant to downy mildew, but only slightly tolerant to wilt and susceptible to powdery mildew. It grows vigorously, produces small compact cones and harvests well. Its storage stability is reasonably good.
Key Characteristics:
Alpha Acid: 14-18%
Harvest Year: 2022
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Aroma & flavour Profile:
Admiral hops have a bold, spicy, and resinous aroma, with herbal and floral notes. Their flavour features earthy and piney characteristics with a strong, clean bitterness.
Common Beer Styles:
IPA,
Pale Ale,
Bitter,
Porter,
Stout
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Usage: Primarily used for bittering due to its high alpha acid content, though it can also provide flavour in hop-forward beers.