A high alpha aroma triploid seedless variety released in 1994 from New Zealand. Typically used in lagers, but finding favor as a versatile dual purpose hop in a variety of craft styles due to its desirable bittering and aroma for brewing. The bitterness is soft and and flavor comes off as a mix between citrus and spice.
| Alpha Acids | 11 – 14% |
| Beta Acids | 5 - 7% |
| Cohumulone | 25 - 28% |
| Total Oils | 1.2ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 32 - 60% |
| Humulene | 13 - 28% |
| Caryophyllene | 4 - 7% |
| Farnesene | 5 - 7% |
| FLAVOR/AROMA | A delicate balance of citrus and spice, and bountiful bouquet of lemon zest with pine. |
| Yield (Med/High) | 1800+ lbs/acre |
| Cone | Elongated moderately dense cones with pale yellow lupulin and good pickability. |
| STORAGE STABILITY | (% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage @ 68 Fahrenheit): 60 – 70% |
| Maturity | Mid season |
| Beer Styles | Pale ales, lagers, IPAs, steam beer, and heavy bodied dark ales |
| Possible Substitutions | Lager, but increasingly used in IPAs due to its excellent oils profile |
| Grower Notes | Generally weak crown producing a limited number of shoots. However, when trained bine growth is vigorous, but not as rangy as some NZ types, wedge-shaped clavate form with the longest sidearms at top. Somewhat susceptible to fusarium canker, but good resistance to mildews and other diseases. Suggested in-row spacing 42”. |
Our current hop inventory is available through the Wisconsin Hop Exchange. If you are interested in contracting a future harvest with Davali Ridge, please contact Dave Buss.
