General Description

A local South African hop, specifically bred for the South African region, Southern Promise is a Dual Purpose hop with a high Alpha Acid percentage, smooth bittering qualities and very pleasant earthy, woody qualities. This hop can be used as a cost effective, high AA% replacement for more neutral English and German hops in more hop neutral beer styles.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 9.5 – 11.5%

Beta Acids: 3.6 – 5.4% 

Primary usage: Dual Purpose (Aromatic and Bittering)

Aromatic character: Neutral, earthy, woody.

Complimentary beer styles

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

Pale Ale

Lager

Pilsner

Stout

Wheat Beer

Due to its superb balance of bittering qualities and balanced aromas.

Substitutes

Southern Brewer

Hallertau

East Kent Golding

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.