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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 belongs to the dwarf or hedgerow hop type, which is intended to reduce labor costs during cultivation and harvesting. Yield is 1200–1500 kg/ha. The plant is characterized by resistance to verticillium wilt, as well as downy mildew and powdery mildew.

The alpha acid content is 8.0–10.5%, beta acids are 3.5–4.0%, and cohumulone is 36–40%. The aromatic profile includes lemon, grapefruit, herbal, and cedar notes. The variety is intended for brewing beer styles such as IPA, bitters, and ales.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 № 101/4
Terminated
  1. Application filed 10 December 1992
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 20 March 2003

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