General Description

Another American hop variety, Warrior was developed by the Select Botanicals Group, Warrior presents a desirable clean, smooth bittering and a somewhat inconspicuous citrusy and spicy aroma to boot, though its specialty definitely lies as a purely bittering powerhouse.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 14.5 – 18%

Beta Acids: 4.3 – 6%

Primary usage: Bittering

Aromatic character: Clean, smooth bittering, citrus, spice.

Complimentary beer styles

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

IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

Imperial IPA

Pale Ale

Saison

Experimental batches.

Due to its clean and smooth bittering properties

Substitutes

Nugget

Columbus

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.