New hop variety Agnus as the result of breeding process innovation in the Czech Republic

Plant, Soil and Environment

Krofta K.:¹  Nesvadba V.¹ 

关键词: hops;    hop breeding;    hop resins;    hop oils;    zoning;    beer;   

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学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences

【 摘 要 】

In the 90th, a methodology of hop breeding was innovated in the Czech Republic. Registration of a new variety Agnus in 2001 represents the result of the innovation mentioned above. Agnus variety is the first high-alpha hop in the assortment of Czech hop varieties. It contents 11–15% w/w of a-bitter acids and 5–7.5% w/w of b-bitter acids. The yield usually exceeds 2 t/ha. Cultivation of Agnus is tested in various localities within hop growing areas. Simultaneously brewing tests in pilot and full scale are performed in five Czech breweries.

【 授权许可】

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