Challenger Hop Pellets 100g
Challenger T90 Hop Pellets
Challenger hop pellets are a versatile British dual-purpose hop, known for their floral, spicy, and earthy character.
Developed in the UK, Challenger delivers smooth bitterness with notes of cedar, green tea, and subtle citrus.
With a moderate alpha acid content, Challenger provides balanced bitterness.
It is commonly used in bittering and late aroma additions, making it ideal for traditional and modern beer styles.
Challenger Hop Profile
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Alpha Acid: 6.5–9%
- Beta Acid: 3–4.5%
- Characteristics: Floral, spice, cedar, green tea, light citrus
- Substitutes: East Kent Goldings, Northern Brewer, Perle
- Use: Bittering, aroma, dry hopping
Challenger Hop Flavour
Challenger hops provide a smooth, well-rounded flavour with notes of floral spice, cedar, and green tea.
Hints of citrus add brightness, making them suitable for balanced, malt-forward beers.
Late additions and dry hopping enhance Challenger’s earthy, floral, and slightly fruity aroma, making it a great choice for traditional ales.
Beer Styles for Challenger Hops
Challenger hops are widely used in Bitters, Pale Ales, Porters, Stouts, and English Ales.
Their floral, spicy, and earthy notes make them ideal for traditional British beer styles.
- Bitter: Adds balanced spice and floral depth.
- Pale Ale: Provides smooth bitterness with subtle citrus.
- Porter: Complements roasted malt with earthy and woody notes.
- Stout: Enhances chocolate and coffee flavours with mild spice.
- English Ale: Works well in classic malt-driven ales.
Challenger Hop Pairings
Challenger hops pair well with other traditional and herbal hops, such as East Kent Goldings, Fuggle, Northern Brewer, and Styrian Goldings.
- East Kent Goldings: Enhances floral and honey-like sweetness.
- Fuggle: Adds earthy, woody, and herbal complexity.
- Northern Brewer: Provides balanced bitterness with a woody character.
- Styrian Goldings: Complements Challenger with mild spice and floral notes.
Challenger hop pellets provide floral, spicy, and earthy flavours, making them perfect for Bitters, Pale Ales, and Porters.
If you're looking for a balanced British hop, Challenger T90 hop pellets are an excellent choice.
