General Description

With a high Alpha Acid range which can be contributed to its parent variety, Zeus, Bravo has a bittering quality that has been described as smooth with slight aromatic features such as floral, light citrus and stone fruit descriptors, giving this hop a use case in many different Ale styles.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 14 – 17%

Beta Acids: 3 – 5% 

Primary usage: Bittering Additions

Aromatic character: Smooth bitterness, light citrus, stone fruit.

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

APA (American Pale Ale)

IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

ESB (Extra Special Bitter)

Due to its high Alpha Acid range and wide range of aromatic characters.

Substitutes

Columbus

Zeus

Apollo

Magnum

Nugget

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.