Name | Bramling Cross |
Country | United Kingdom |
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Alpha Acid | 5-7 |
The variety has a very distinctive American aroma. Often used as a general- purpose kettle hop for a smallish proportion of the hop grist. However, the variety has also of late been used to provide special fruity, blackcurrant and lemon notes in traditional brews, especially in Christmas ales. | |
Bramling Cross used as a late hop or dry hop, the effect on the final beer flavour can be very interesting. This is an under-appreciated hop which can give the brewer considerable scope for experiment. |
Brugse Zot blond from Brewery De Halve Maan is available in the Beer Store