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Bramling Cross was bred from a crossing of a Bramling with a male seedling of the Manitoban(Canadian) wild hop. This variety has good yields, early ripening, tolerance to wilt and some resistance to mildews. Its very distinctive 'American' aroma made it less attractive to brewers but it's special characteristics are now becoming more popular for speciality beers.
Bramling Cross can be used as a general purpose kettle hop however lately it has aldo been used to provide special fruity, blackcurrant and lemon notes in traditional ales, especially in Christmas ales. If used as a late hop or dry hop the effect on the final beer flavour can be very interesting. This is an under-appreciated hop which can give the brewer considerable scope for experiment.

Analytical Data (typical)
Alpha acid (range) 6.0 -7.8%
Beta acid (range) 2.2-2.8%
Ratio Alpha:Beta 2.4-3.1:1
Cohumulone (% of alpha) 26-31%
total oils, ml/100g (dry) 0.7-1.0

Tolerant to wilt, Susceptible to downy and powdery mildews.
PLEASE NOTE POTTED PLANTS ARE FOR UK DELIVERY ONLY. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE PURCHASE BARE ROOT.

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