Developed by Select Botanicals Group, proprietary American hop Warrior® is fast becoming a favorite, especially with US craft breweries. Among its desirable traits are its clean, smooth bittering and a somewhat inconspicuous citrusy and spicy aroma. Its pedigree is a unknown to the public. Dogfish Head Brewery employs Warrior in many of its brews, most notably in its 60 Minute IPA.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Aromas of citrus and spice |
| Purpose | Bittering |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 14.5%-18% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 4.3%-6% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 22%-28% |
| Country | US |
| Cone Size | Medium |
| Cone Density | Moderate |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
| Yield Amount | 2400-2600 kg/hectare (2140-2320 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Resistant to | Resistant to powdery mildew and sphaerotheca |
| Susceptible to | |
| Storability | Retains 76%-76% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 1-2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 40%-50% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 15%-20% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 8%-11% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
| Substitutes | Nugget, Columbus |
| Style Guide | India Pale Ale, American Ales |
Where to Buy Warrior HopsAs a listing requirement, all suppliers below ship nationally to their respective countries. |
Yakima Valley Hops (USA)
Great Fermentations (USA)
Hop Alliance (USA)
Northwest Hop Farms (Canada)
BeerCo (Australia)
Amazon (USA)
Humlegårdens Ekolager (Sweden)
Brewshop.no (Norway)
Kegland (Australia)
Brewshop.co.nz (New Zealand)
Grain and Grape (Australia)
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References
http://beerlegends.com/warrior-hops
https://ychhops.com/varieties/warrior-brand-ycr-5-cv
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