Nordgaard is an old Belgian or Danish landrace that has been used for breeding, particularly in Solvenia in the 1970’s. It’s exact origin is unclear. The result of Spalt crossed with an unknown variety, it is said to impart pleasant continental aroma characteristics and is high in humulene.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Pleasing continental aroma |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 7.5% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 3.4% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 29% |
| Country | Uncertain (Belgium or Denmark) |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | Early |
| Yield Amount | 340-1230 kg/hectare (300-1100 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Low to moderate |
| Resistant to | Moderately resistant to tolerant to downy mildew |
| Susceptible to | |
| Storability | Retains 79% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.94 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 47% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 27% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 11% |
| Farnesene Oil | 1.7% |
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References
http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2userfiles/person/2450/hopcultivars/21215.html
https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:736988/FULLTEXT01.pdf
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