Applications of natural ingredients in alcoholic drinks - Natural Food Additives, Ingredients and Flavourings - page 360

Table 16.1 Continued

Variety Origin α -Acid

%

α/β ratio Cohumulone

(% α -acid)

Essential oil composition (%) Aroma (fl avour

intensity*)

Myrcene Caryophyllene Farnesene Humulene Selinene

Pilgrim UK 9-13 2.4 36-38 36 7.3 0.3 16.9 8.6 Unusual pleasant

lemon/grapefruit
distinctively hoppy (6)

Pioneer UK 7-11 2.4 37 - - - - - Unusual pleasant

lemon/grapefruit
distinctively hoppy (8)

Progress UK 4-7 2.3 28 - - - - - Slightly sweeter

alternative to Fuggle (4)

Target UK 8-13 2.2 37 - - - - - Slightly harsh (8)

Saaz Czech

Rep.

2-5 0.5 26 42 6 15 19 0.53 Delicate, earthy lager

hop (4)

Santiam USA 5.5-7 - 20-22 30-45 5-8 13-16 20-25 - Delicate lager hop

aroma (4)

Spalt Select Germany 3.5-5.5 1.0 25.8 32.08 12.89 0.059 36.24 0.358 Classic lager aroma (5)

Styrian Goldings Slovenia 3-6 1:5 27-33 25-38 9-12 6-8 29-38 - Distinctive perfume

pine/lemon/citrus hop
(9)

W.G.V. UK 5-8 2.8 34 26 13 2 41-48 3 Similar to Golding (4)

Williamette USA 3-6 - 30-35 45-55 7-8 5-6 20-30 - Estery blackcurrant and

herbal (6)

Note: * Flavour intensity (1 = no fl avour; 5 = medium intensity; 10 = very strong fl avour).
Source: www.wellhopped.co.uk/Variety%20Brochure.pdf (Charles Faram and Co. Limited) and www.wellhopped.co.uk/Variety.asp (Charles Faram and Co. Limited).