{"product_id":"uk-challenger-hop-pellets","title":"Challenger Hop Pellets 2025 – UK Floral, Spice \u0026 Citrus Aroma Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2025 UK Challenger Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBred at Wye College in 1961; a cross between Northern Brewer and a German male variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTypical Alpha Acids:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5–8.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3–4%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoft, perfumed, and classic English bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMild black pepper, hint of cinnamon or allspice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGentle lemon or orange marmalade, subtle “zesty” edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClean, tea-like, sometimes with subtle green apple or fresh grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnderlying gentle pine\/sap character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLight English earthiness, but typically subtler than Fuggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrewing Characteristics:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-rounded; popular for both bittering and aroma due to high oil content and harmonious bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed throughout the brewing process: bittering, late hopping, and dry hopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a balanced, slightly crisp bitterness that pairs well with malt-forward English beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest Beer Styles:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitter (Ordinary, Best, and ESB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorter, Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarleywine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast Kent Goldings (softer, less resinous\/floral)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern Brewer (more rustic, woody)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgress (lighter, more floral)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChallenger is cherished for its versatility: it’s excellent for classic British ales but also shows up in some continental and craft lagers because of its balanced, “gentle, but present” bitterness and aroma.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northwest Hop Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45126472794302,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 lb","offer_id":45126472827070,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45126472859838,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lb","offer_id":45126472892606,"sku":null,"price":213.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/8842\/files\/UK_Challenger.jpg?v=1761155961","url":"https:\/\/northwesthops.ca\/fr\/products\/uk-challenger-hop-pellets","provider":"Northwest Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}