XJA2/436

XJA2/436 is a South African grown bittering hop that has an alpha acid of 11.5-16.4% and a beta acid of 7.8-8.4%.  It has potent bittering qualities.

There are aromas of bergamot citrus, dried lemon zest, candied papaya, ripe cantaloupe, gooseberries and resin.

It is a great choice for use in IPAs, Pale Ales and Saisons. It is often used in hop forward American and Belgian Style Ales.

You could possibly substitute XJA2/436 with Simcoe®, Centennial (US) or Bergamot™.

It plays well with Citra® and is often combined with it to create sensational brews.

Co-Humulone as % of Alpha Acids: 29-30%
Total Oils (mL/100g): 1.1-1.7
Myrcene: 18-30%
Humulene: 21-35%
Caryophyllene: 11-13%
Farnesene: 8-18%
All Others (including β-pinene, linalool, geraniol & selinene): 4-42%


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