Developed by Select Botanicals Group, proprietary American hop Warrior® is fast becoming a favorite, especially with US craft breweries. Among its desirable traits are its clean, smooth bittering and a somewhat inconspicuous citrusy and spicy aroma. Its pedigree is a unknown to the public. Dogfish Head Brewery employs Warrior in many of its brews, most notably in its 60 Minute IPA.
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Characteristics | Aromas of citrus and spice |
Purpose | Bittering |
Alpha Acid Composition | 14.5%-18% |
Beta Acid Composition | 4.3%-6% |
Co-Humulone Composition | 22%-28% |
Country | US |
Cone Size | Medium |
Cone Density | Moderate |
Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
Yield Amount | 2400-2600 kg/hectare (2140-2320 lbs/acre) |
Growth Rate | High |
Resistant to | Resistant to powdery mildew and sphaerotheca |
Susceptible to | |
Storability | Retains 76%-76% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
Total Oil Composition | 1-2 mL/100g |
Myrcene Oil Composition | 40%-50% |
Humulene Oil Composition | 15%-20% |
Caryophyllene Oil | 8%-11% |
Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
Substitutes | Nugget, Columbus |
Style Guide | India Pale Ale, American Ales |
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References
http://beerlegends.com/warrior-hops
https://ychhops.com/varieties/warrior-brand-ycr-5-cv
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