Challenger

Herbal

Spicy

Genetic origin: Bred at Wye College and released for commercial planting in 1972; it is a granddaughter of Northern Brewer crossed with a downy mildew resistant male and is a 'cousin' of Target.

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Aroma evaluation

Aroma description

Spicy, green tea, cedar

Agronomic Aspects

Growing

Yield (kg/ ha): 1400 - 1750
Maturity: late
Main growing country: United Kingdom

Resistance against Diseases

Wilt disease: susceptible
Downy mildew: resistant
Powdery mildew: susceptible

Ingredients

Bitter Components

Alpha acids %: 5.0 - 9.0
Beta acids %: 3.0 - 4.0
Co-humulone % rel.: 27 - 30

Polyphenols

Xanthohumol %: 0.2 - 0.3

Aroma Components

Total oil (ml/100g): 1.0 - 1.5
Farnesene % rel. of total oil: 1.0 - 2.0
Thiol Impact: low

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Last updated: 05/02/2025