| Abstract: | Analytical values for α-acid content of thirteen varieties of hops from the 1984 crop are presented in relation to the district of production. For all varieties, except Yeoman, the tolerance aim of ±0·5% was achieved. The production of Yeoman has almost doubled this year and the inclusion of young hops with mature hops in some growths has led to increased within growth variation and failure of this variety, by a small margin, to remain within the limits of the tolerance aim. Apart from this, the variability of the crop compared well with previous years and the results are acceptable for commercial purposes. The sampling rates have been considered and no changes have been recommended. |
