General purpose hop. Ideal for bittering or aroma. Originally developed as a Goldings replacement, Challenger is a very versatile variety. Many brewers have found that excellent beers can be brewed from Challenger alone. It has fine bittering properties and a respectable aroma. More commonly, though, it is combined with a dedicated aroma variety. Challenger is gradually commanding less and less acreage these days as it gives way to more disease resistant varieties, such as the dwarf Pioneer. Alpha Acid 5.0 - 9.0% subject to seasonal variation. Vacuum sealed to ensure the hops are as fresh as possible
