High alpha hop with a pleasant aroma and a high bitterness level; typically a first hop addition. Developed through the hop breeding program at the New Zealand Centre; released in 1987

Development: Triploid alpha type bred from NZ “Smoothcone,” Californian Late Cluster and Fuggle.

Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Delicate blackberry and floral oak

Alpha Acids: 13.0 — 15.0%

Beta Acids: 7.0 — 9.0%

Co-Humulone: 37 — 40% of alpha acids

Total Oil: ~1.2 mls/100g

Substitutions: Galena

Typical Beer Styles: European Lagers, Ales, Dry Stouts