{"product_id":"uk-challenger-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"UK Challenger Whole Leaf Hops 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUK Challenger Whole Leaf Hops 100g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenger is a classic British hop variety, developed in the UK and widely used in traditional English brewing. Our 2025 harvest UK Challenger whole leaf hops offer a balanced combination of earthy, herbal and lightly spicy character, making them a versatile choice for bitters, pale ales and darker British beer styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenger has a little more hop presence than Fuggle or Goldings, with earthy, herbal and spicy notes alongside gentle floral and citrus character. It works particularly well when you want a traditional English hop profile with a little extra depth and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenger pairs naturally with other British hops. Combine it with Fuggle for a classic earthy and herbal character, or use it alongside East Kent Goldings to bring a softer floral note to the finished beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHop Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.05%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, herbal, spicy, lightly floral and citrusy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Bitter, Pale Ale, ESB, Porter, Stout and traditional British ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing with Challenger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenger is a versatile hop that can be used for bitterness, flavour and aroma. Its relatively good alpha acid level makes it useful as a bittering hop, while later additions bring out more of its herbal, spicy and lightly citrus character. It also works well in combination with other traditional English varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grain Over Sands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58072258838910,"sku":"GOS102","price":5.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/8582\/3614\/files\/IMG20260911192433.jpg?v=1790028095","url":"https:\/\/grainoversands.co.uk\/products\/uk-challenger-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"Grain Over Sands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}