Not originally envisioned for use in brewing, Sunbeam is an ornamental hop that was discovered to be inadvertently useful as an aroma hop. Selected in 1992 in Corvallis, Oregon, it features characteristics similar to that of its parent variety, Saaz.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Saaz-style characteristics |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 4%-5% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 2.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 36% |
| Country | US |
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| Seasonal Maturity | Early |
| Yield Amount | |
| Growth Rate | Very high |
| Resistant to | Moderately resistant to downy mildew and verticillium wilt |
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| Total Oil Composition | 0.8-1.3 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 56% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 14% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 4% |
| Farnesene Oil | 6% |
| Substitutes | Saaz |
| Style Guide | Pilsner, Ale |
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References
http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/person/2450/hopchem/21697.html
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