Keyworth Early Season

Also known as Keyworths Early

Use

Hop variety

Origin

United Kingdom

Breeder

Prof. Ernest Salmon en Wye College, Kent

Sources

2 sources

Analysis

Alpha acids: 5.6–8.3 % p/p
Beta acids: 3–3.5 % p/p
Co-humulone: 32–38 % of alpha
Total oil: 1–1.8 mL/100 g
Myrcene: 43 % of oil
Humulene: 23 % of oil

Aroma

Citrus

grapefruitlemon

Keyworths Early was bred by Prof Ernest Salmon at Wye College, Kent. It was selected in 1943 as one of the few varieties found to show moderate resistance to wilt disease.
British Hops Association

Grapefruit, lemon
Hukins Hops

Substitutes for Keyworth Early Season

By aroma families, descriptors, use and alpha acids, the closest profiles in the catalogue are Motueka, Murakami Seven, Taiheke, Eris.

Compare

Keyworth Early Season vs Motueka Keyworth Early Season vs Taiheke

Sources

British Hops Association · Keyworths Early · United Kingdom · original sheet
Hukins Hops · Keyworth Early Season · United Kingdom · original sheet

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