Challenger (T90 Pellet) was released in 1972 by Wye College in the UK. It is a tall, high-yielding variety with excellent dual-purpose characteristics — firm bitterness and a pleasant, rounded aroma with notes of cedar, green tea, and spice. Widely used in British ales and lagers.Alpha Acids: 6–9% | Beta Acids: 4–5%A reliable bittering hop with enough character to double as an aroma variety. Pairs well with Fuggles and East Kent Goldings in traditional British recipes, and works with Willamette for a transatlantic twist. Ferment with Gervin GV12 Ale Yeast.Browse all hops: T90 Hop Pellets Full RangeFull Technical Spec Sheet Origin UK (Wye College, released 1972) Alpha Acids 6–9% Beta Acids 4–5% Type Dual-purpose Flavour Cedar, green tea, spice Best use Bittering or aroma Pairs with Fuggles, East Kent Goldings, Willamette Styles British ales, lagers
