Sovereign
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

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Hop Variety Description

Developed at Wye College by Dr Peter Darby, Sovereign is from an open pollination made in 1995. It is a grand-daughter of Pioneer and great, great grand-daughter of WGV. Light, sweet, floral character which can develop into subtle hints of fruit, Sovereign is a hop in the classic English style. It can be used a refreshing alternative to Fuggles and Goldings in both light and dark beers. Also proven to be successful in Pilsners, Helles and Wheat beers.

Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 4-7%
Beta Range: 4-7%
Cohumulone Range: 22-30%
Total Oil: 0.6-10.0ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 6

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 25-30%
Humulene: 21-26%
Farsene: 3-4%

In THe Beer

floral / herbal
woody
spice

In The Rub

grassy
floral
earthy

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