New Zealand’s Calicross emerged in the 1960’s and by-and-large disappeared by the 1980’s. Born out of a dire need for disease resistant varieties, Calicross was created as a cross between Fuggle and Late Cluster – the later being the crop decimated in the late 1940’s by Black Root Rot.
Developed by New Zealand’s then Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Calicross changed the face of the New Zealand hops industry at the time and its commercial utilization remained strong for nearly 20 years. By 1980 however, its low growth rate made it a target for replacement by more vigorous varieties.
Useful for both aroma and bittering, it exhibits both earthy, fruity flavors and floral aromas closely matching those of Cluster.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Floral, fruity and earthy flavor and aroma |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 5.8%-7.9% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 4%-7.8% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 36%-44% |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | Late |
| Yield Amount | 1200-2300 kg/hectare (1070-2050 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
| Resistant to | |
| Susceptible to | Susceptible to downy mildew |
| Storability | Retains 78%-78% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.42-1.39 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 54%-68% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 12%-19% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 2%-6% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
| Substitutes | |
| Style Guide | English Ale, Porter, Mild Ale, Bitter, Extra Special Bitter, Lambic, Amber Ale, Cask Ale, Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Strong Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Golden Ale, Christmas Ale |
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References
http://beerlegends.com/calicross-hops
https://ychhops.com/varieties/cluster
http://freshops.com/usda-named-hop-variety-descriptions/#usda_id_66054
http://brooklynbrewshop.com/themash/hop-of-the-month-green-bullet/
Comments 2
I have grown this hop for 7 years, it is a versatile hop, great in lighter styles and in dark ales.
i have used this hop for ESB, IPA, and Mild Ale… grows well in California (Valley)