HOP VARIETY: EARLY BIRD

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  • Pedigree: Early Bird is a Golding variety that is sought after for its typical English aromatic qualities. Originally Amos's Early Bird, this variety was cultivated by Mr Alfred Amos of Wye in Kent and closely resembles the Bramling. (see 'English Hops' by George Clinch (1919) page 13)
  • General Trade Perception: Reconised as having the most typical English aroma, Goldings, and in demand for copper hopping and dry hopping of traditional ales
  • Possible Substitutions: Kent Golding, Cobb, Bramling Cross
  • Beer Styles: Traditional ales, IPA, Shepherd Neame Early Bird Spring Hop Ale
  • Maturity: Early season
  • Yield: 1,500 - 2,000 kg./ha or 1,350 - 1,800 lb./ac.
  • Growth Habit: Moderately vigorous
  • Disease Reaction: Sensitive to wilt, susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildews
  • Pickability: Fair to good
  • Lupulin: Moderate amount, yellow in color
  • Cone Structure: Medium sized
  • Aroma: Extremely pleasant and gently hoppy
 

Alpha Acids (%)
4.4 - 6.7
 Beta Acids (%)
1.9 - 2.8
Alpha/Beta Ratio
2.4 : 1
 Co-Humulone (%)
26 - 32
Humulone
Storage (% lost)
Oil Content (mls/100g)
0.8 - 1.0
 Humulene ( % in oil)
Caryophyllene
Hum/Cary Ratio
Farnesene
Myrcene