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Bramling Cross

Berry-forward, with citrus and herbal.

Origin🇬🇧United Kingdom

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Berry4
  • Citrus3
  • Herbal2
  • Stone fruit1
  • Floral1
  • Spice1
  • Grassy1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
5.0–8.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
2.0–3.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.3 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
34%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.2 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Bramling Cross

Common questions

What can I substitute for Bramling Cross?
Tsingdao Flower, Brewers Gold, and Endeavour — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Bramling Cross taste like?
Berry-forward, with citrus and herbal.
What is Bramling Cross's alpha acid?
5.0–8.0%
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