Developed in England at Wye College, Pride of Kent features a pleasant continental-type aroma. It was first developed sometime in the early to mid 20th century from open pollinated Brewer’s Gold. Pride of Kent is also the parent of the celebrated Australian variety, Pride of Ringwood.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 8%-11% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 6%-8% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 35% |
| Country | |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | Early |
| Yield Amount | 1010-1560 kg/hectare (900-1400 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Resistant to | Moderately resistant to downy mildew and verticillium wilt |
| Susceptible to | |
| Storability | Retains 42% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | |
| Total Oil Composition | 2.32 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 70% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 9% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 3% |
| Farnesene Oil | Trace Amounts |
| Substitutes | Galena |
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References
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/wiki/index.php/Pride_of_Kent
https://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/person/2450/hopcultivars/21280.html
http://beerlegends.com/pride-of-kent-hops
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