Admiral was created at the Horticulture Research International (HRI) at Wye College by breeding Northdown and Challenger varieties. This variety has been in the public domain since 1998 and is used in some very notable commercial beers.

Admiral hops have a relatively high alpha acid percentage making it useful as bittering agent in brewing. It has moderate myrcene and caryophyllene oil composition giving it a woody and herbal hoppy character, although it is not overbearing. Its contribution of higher amounts of humulene and farnesene add some fruit flavors to its profile such as citrus.

Admiral Hops Usage

Admiral hops is commonly used as as bittering agent in beer.

Admiral Hops Substitutes
Amarillo, Cascade (U.S.), Centennial, Challenger, Chinook, Northdown, Target

Common Beer Styles for Admiral Hops
Extra Special Bitter (ESB), American India Pale Ale, Belgian India Pale Ale, Imperial India, Pale Ale, English India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Bitter