Current AA: 6.8%
Ernest is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.
Ernest is named after its breeder, Prof Ernest Salmon. It was selected at Wye College, Kent as a seedling code OZ97a in 1923 from seed collected in 1921 as an open-pollination of Neomex AA7
Aroma: Fruity - apricot, citrus and spice.
Bittering: It has clear 'New World' characteristics producing a complex flavor with predominantly fruity notes, especially apricot, citrus and spice.
During packaging these hops screamed ESB with their cedar-like and earthy qualities
