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Humulus lupulus L. Common hop · Agricultural · bred by Peter Darby

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a dwarf plant with a mid-early or mid-season maturity group. It is resistant to powdery mildew, moderately resistant to verticillium wilt, and susceptible to downy mildew. Yield is about 1750 kg/ha, and the variety has good keeping quality.

The hop is used for both bitterness and aroma, including dry hopping. Beta-acid content is 3.0–4.1%. The aromatic profile includes notes of mandarin, orange zest, lemon, magnolia, geranium, as well as herbal and spicy hints of marjoram. It is used in the production of ales, lagers, and craft beer.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Peter Darby 10 Developed the variety
Applicant: Wye Hops Ltd. 14 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Wye Hops Ltd. 14 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United Kingdom № 101/8

Terminated

Application filed 10 December 1992
Registered —
Entry closed 20 March 2003

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Breeder

Peter Darby

breeder code S4

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Registry records

Total records: 3
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 1996

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