Challenger

Challenger is a classic true dual purpose hop and one of the most popular English hops. It has a clean bittering from relatively high alpha acids and good aroma characteristics. It has a fine fruity aroma with spicy overtones.

Country of Origin: U.K.

Substitutions: Northern Brewer

Chemical Composition:
Alpha Acids: 6.5-8.5 %
Beta Acids: 4-4.5 %
Cohumulone: 20-30 %
Myrcene: 30-42 %
Humulene: 25-32 %
Caryophyllene: 8-10 %
Farnesene: 1-3 %
Total Oil: 1-3 %