Bullion Hops

Is this the British version of Citra?
Bullion Hops

Flavour and Aroma

Zesty, spicy flavour with predominantly dark red fruit notes. A flavour packed UK hop that provides intense aromas. Is this the UKs version of Citra?

Characteristics

Zest, Orange, Blackcurrant, spicy.

Bittering Characteristics

Clear ‘New World’ characteristics producing a zesty, spicy flavour with predominantly organge and dark red fruit notes. It has a strong
flavour when used for dry hopping which some consider to be harsh. Often used for IPAS and trad. darker beers.

Flavour Intensity

10 /10

Breeding

Bullion was bred by Prof Ernest Salmon at Wye College, Kent as a seedling under code Q43. It was raised in 1919 from seed collected as an open-pollination of wild Manitoban (Canada) BB1. It is a vigorous tall, conventional variety producing a heavy crop of large cones which pick easily. It matures early to mid season.

Person holding fresh green hop cone in open palm with blurred garden background and another person visible

Hop Analysis

  • Alpha acid 5.3-9.5%
  • Beta acid 4.5-5.3%
  • Co-Humulone 47-50%
  • Total Oils 1.0-1.9%
  • Myrcene 50%
  • Selinenes <2%
  • Farnesene Trace