{"product_id":"admiral-hops-100g","title":"Admiral Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdmiral Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a UK-developed variety used primarily for bittering in traditional ales and high-gravity beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for orange, resin, herbal, and spice notes, this hop contributes clean, structured bitterness in whole leaf form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in early or mid-boil additions to build a solid bittering base with subtle late-kettle character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdmiral Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13–16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange peel, resin, spice, herbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Target, Challenger, Northdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bittering, Whirlpool, Dual-Purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdmiral Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmiral brings clean bitterness upfront, with hints of orange peel and earthy spice surfacing in the later stages of the boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile primarily used for bittering, it adds a subtle herbal depth when used in the whirlpool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Admiral Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmiral works well in malt-forward British styles where firm bitterness and restrained citrus-herbal character are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Bitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, balanced bitterness that supports traditional malt profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBritish IPA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds up to rich malt and brings classic resinous edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds dryness and structure beneath roasted malts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effective bittering backbone without overwhelming flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK Barleywine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers stability and light citrus nuance in higher ABV brews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdmiral Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with other UK-grown varieties such as Target, Challenger, or Northdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers firm bittering with pine and citrus character; slightly sharper than Admiral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenger:\u003c\/strong\u003e A softer option with lower alpha acids and floral-earthy aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthdown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for a milder aroma, with subtle notes of berries and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdmiral Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with hops like \u003cstrong\u003eChallenger, East Kent Goldings, and Fuggle\u003c\/strong\u003e for classic English-style hop layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooths out bitterness and adds a floral layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces sweet herbal tones and light floral aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances earthy complexity and softens the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmiral is a great choice when you want bitterness that holds firm without dominating the brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s especially useful in high-ABV styles where hop structure needs to stay intact from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider using it as your sole bittering addition, then layer in a lighter aroma hop if you want more dimension late in the boil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626851627351,"sku":"2991","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4712.jpg?v=1769258237","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/admiral-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}