Ernest T90 Hop Pellets (UK)

Ernest T90 Hop Pellets / UK / 2023 / AA: 4.46%

Ernest was selected for farm trials when it was discovered to have good tolerance of wilt disease in the 1953 tests run by Dr Keyworth at East Malling Research Station surveying untested breeding lines. Ernest is named after its breeder, Professor Ernest Salmon. It was in production on-farm trials in 1957 and 1958. It was used in brewing trials conducted by the Institute of Brewing in 1959 (reported 1960). Still, it was considered to be a poor substitute for the control variety, Fuggle, due to its 'strong, coarse, American aroma'. It has remained only in the variety collection now at Wye Hops. It is a vigorous, tall, conventional variety producing distinctly long cones. It is late maturing.

Characteristics

Apricot, citrus, spice.

Flavour and Aroma

Fruity - apricot, citrus and spice.

Bittering Characteristics

It has evident 'New World' characteristics, producing a complex flavour with predominantly fruity notes, especially apricot, citrus and spice.

Specifications:

Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Purpose: Aroma
Flavour Intensity: 8/10
Alpha Acid: 5.3-6.3%
Beta Acid: 4.5-5%
Co-Humulone: 50-55%
Total Oils: 0.7-1.1%
Myrcene: 55%
Humulene: 10%
Selinenes: trace
Farnesene: trace