ERNEST HOPS

Ernest has a lovely new world characteristic, which produces a very intriguing and complex flavour, with gentle soft stone fruits, apricot aroma with citrus & spice on the palette.

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. It is susceptible to powdery mildew and aphids but, with appropriate control, cones usually retain their green appearance late into September. It is particularly susceptible to downy mildew in the spring.

ERNEST HOP SPECIFICATIONS

Alpha Acid: 5-8%
Hop Type: Aroma
Beta Acid: 4.5-5%
Total Oil: 0.7-1.1% ml/100g