Pellet Hops

Aramis hops from France are a daughter of the legendary Strisselspalt. Aramis inherits some of the same soft spice and flowers as her mother, but Aramis presents with much brighter aromas of citrus, berries, and sweet fruits. This makes Aramis perfect for traditional styles like pilsners, but also works well in more modern twists to the style. French Aramis Hop Analyses Pedigree Daughter of StrisselspaltAroma Floral and fruity Alpha Acids* 7.0 - 9.0 % Beta Acids 3.5 - 4.5 % Total Polyphenols 3.6-5.1%Total Oil 1.2 - 1.6 ml/100g Myrcene up to 40% of total oil

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UK Fuggle Pellet Hops A pleasingly mild aroma hop from the UK with a low alpha acid (3-5.6%). Fuggle provides earthy sweet, warm wood, and mild fruit tree aromatics to mild ales, bitters, and porters. Similar hop varieties include Willamette and Styrian Golding. Specifications: Alpha Acids: 3.5 - 6.5% Beta Acids: 2.0 - 4.0% Co-Humulone: 27 - 33% Total Oil: 0.7 - 1.1 mL / 100g Myrcene: 25 - 30% of total oil Humulene: 30 - 38% of total oil Caryophyllene: ~13.4% of total oil Farnesene: 6 - 8% of total oil

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A dual purpose Australian hop with a high alpha acid percentage (13.5-15%). Galaxy is a highly desired hop not only for its great bittering potential, but for its aromatics as well. This dual-purpose hop has become a favorite for pale ales and IPAs because of its subtle citrus notes and undertones of passion fruit, mango, and peach. Similar to Citra. All hops are nitrogen flushed when packaged to preserve freshness.

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An American bittering hop with a high alpha acid percentage. Galena has a mild to moderate character, with a surprisingly pleasant tropical citrus quality. Useful in IPAs and American or English style ales. Similar varieties include Columbus, Nugget, Cluster, and Chinook. Characteristics: Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include sweet fruits, pear, pineapple, blackcurrant, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry and spicy wood. Alpha Acid: 13 - 15% Beta Acid: 7.5 - 8.5% Total Oil: 1.3 - 2.1 mL/100g

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Breeding/Development: Germany. Bred from Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Spalt for disease resistance, German Select was released in 1991 by the Hop Research Center of  Hüll and quickly became very popular with German brewers.  Brewing Application: Aroma. Almost as highly regarded as Mittelfrüh in its homeland, Select’s excellent sensory profile - in much the same vein as Spalt, Tettnang, and Saaz - elevates any traditional lager, cold-fermented ale, Weissbier, or Belgian style. Exquisite as a feature in Pils.  Sensory: Spicy, flowery, and hoppy with prominent undertones of ripe berry and citrus. Spice and wood character reminiscent of Spalt and Saaz. Powerful impressions but with great finesse.  Specifications: Alpha Acid Range %: 3.0-6.5 Beta Acid Range %: 2.5-5.0 Co-Humulone as % of Alpha: 21-27 Total Oil mL/100 g: 0.6-0.9 Country of Origin: Germany To preserve freshness, all hops are packaged in nitrogen-flushed, oxygen and light-barrier packages.

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An American dual purpose hop with an alpha acid of 5.7%. Glacier is mild, with a pleasant aroma and low cohumulone levels. Similar varieties include Willamette and Fuggle. Useful in pale ales, ESBs, porters, and stouts.

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A German aroma hop with an alpha acid percentage ranging from 9-11%. A daughter of Cascade, Hallertau Blanc was bred specifically to answer the needs of American craft beer styles. It has a moderate to strong flavor and aroma, featuring notes of pineapple, gooseberry, white grape, fresh lemongrass stalk, and passionfruit. It's reminiscent of many recent Southern Hemisphere varieties, but with a cleaner, less dank profile. Hallertau Blanc is used as an aroma variety, particularly in whirlpool and dry hopping to take full advantage of the very high myrcene fraction. Similar variety is Nelson Sauvin. Used in styles such as American ales, Belgian ales, and wheat ales.

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Breeding/Development: Germany. The signature landrace variety of the Hallertau region in Bavaria, Hallertau Mittelfrüh is, at least to some, the epitome of noble hops. Brewing Application: Aroma. Although it can be and is used throughout the boil, it is most prized for its fine, elegant aroma and flavor contribution. Mittelfrüh has been one of Europe’s most widely esteemed varieties for centuries and is practically synonymous with continental lagers (particularly Bavarian styles) and many types of German and Belgian ales. Sensory: Complex, but mild and approachable. A mixture of sweet, earthy,and herbal with vivid impressions of new-mown hay, sweet spices, and dried flowers. Its many offshoots and daughters show some of these same qualities, but none have the same range and balance as Mittelfrüh.   Hop Size 1 oz Alpha Acid Range % 3.0-5.5 Beta Acid Range % 3.0-5.0 Co-Humulone as % of Alpha 18-28 Total Oil mL/100 g 0.7-1.3 To preserve freshness, all are packaged in nitrogen-flushed, oxygen and light-barrier packages.

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Helios™  hop pellets are a newer high alpha bittering hop and has described as having a muted aroma with clean, soft accents. Specifications: Brewing usage: Bittering Aroma: Resinous, Spicy, Herbal Alpha Acids: 18.0 - 21.0 Beta Acids: 3.5 - 4.5 Total Oils: 1.5 - 2.0% Co-Humulone % rel.: 26 - 29

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A German aroma hop with a low alpha acid percentage (1.5-4%). Hersbrucker is traditional in the lightly-hopped lagers and ales of southern Germany and does excellent work in Munich-style pale and dark lager, Weissbier, Oktoberfest, and Bock. Its mellow spiciness is also at home in many Belgian ale or more hop-forward lagers like Pils. Floral and herbal - similar to Mittelfruh, but with an added element of fruit and more dominant spice component; in a good crop year, Hersbrucker can be a bit more pungent than Mittelfruh as well. Look for suggestions of dried green herbs, candied citrus, and tree fruit. Similar variety is Mt. Hood.

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Horizon is an excellent bittering hop, not only for its high alpha percentage (10-13%), but also low cohumulone content, which ensures a very smooth bitterness. The aromatic qualities are not to be overlooked - Horizon is a dual-purpose variety. It has a very desirable, delicate nose with floral and citrus notes. Horizon is widely used in craft breweries to brew a variety of styles. Similar to Magnum.

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Experimental HS16660 is high intensity aroma variety that is high in geraniol composition and even higher in free 4MMP thiols.  It falls off the charts in comparison to other hop varieties. Aroma Specifications: Tropical fruit, berry, fruit candies, citrus Bitter Components Alpha-Acid %:  10.0 - 13.0 Beta Acid %: 3.0 - 4.0 Co-Humulone % rel.: 24 - 28 Aroma Components Total Oils (ml/100g): 2.5 - 3.5 Linalool % of total Oil:  0.2 - 0.4

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A German aroma hop with an alpha acid percentage ranging from 7-8%. Bred by the Hop Research Center of Hull, this new variety is a daughter of Cascade released in 2012. Huell Melon's unique but mellow fruit character makes it a good choice for styles where overpowering hop flavor may not be warranted. It melds well with the yeast character of Hefeweizen and Belgian ales, but can also work as as stand alone hop as a feature of a summer seasonal or Brett fermentation. It has a mild to moderate aroma with vivid impressions of summer melon (especially honeydew) and ripe strawberry bouquet. All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.  

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Primarily aroma and dry hopping due to its potent aroma and flavor, but high enough alpha acids to contribute good bitterness. Excellent as a single hop or part of a blend for IPA, pale ale, and hop-forward American wheat beers. Pungent tropical fruit and citrus (think apricot, orange, red grapefruit, papaya) with big notes of resiny pine and hints of black tea. Aroma Characteristics: berry, bubblegum, citrus, stone fruit, tropical Hop Type: Dual-Purpose Origin: United States Alpha Acid: 14.1% Common Styles: Pale Ale, IPA, Imperial IPA, American Wheat Idaho 7® is a trademark owned by Jackson Hop, LLC

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Idaho Gem™ presents bright and forward impressions of fruit candy supported by citric grapefruit. Breeding/Development: Idaho, USA. A variety from Gooding Farms. Brewing Application: High levels of sweet, fruit-forward aromatic oils make Idaho Gem ideal for late kettle additions or dry hopping in a wide variety of styles, whether alone or in a blend. Sensory: Bright and forward impressions of fruit candy (think Juicy Fruit or Jolly Rancher) supported by citric grapefruit. Alpha Acid Range %:  11.0-14.0 Beta Acid Range %:  5.0-7.0 Total Oil mL/100 g:  1.3-2.0 Co-Humulone as % of Alpha:  40-45% Idaho Gem™ is a trademark owned by Gooding Farms, Inc.

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The name truly says it all. Lemondrop offers a "unique lemon-citrus character with a pleasant aroma." The bright citrus and subtle herbaceous notes are perfect for sessionable beers. While ales tend to bring out her sweeter side, Lemondrop is delicate and refined enough for quality lagers. Specifications: Aroma Characteristics:  lemon, mint, green tea, light melon Alpha-Acid %:  5-7% Beta-Acid %:  4-6% Total Oils (ml/100g):  1.5-2.0 All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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An American aroma hop with an alpha acid percentage ranging from 3-5%. Designed as a substitute for Hallertau Mittelfruh, Liberty makes an excellent domestic stand-in for European noble hops in German pils, Bavarian-style lagers, Kolsch, Hefeweizen, Biere de Garde, and Belgian ales. Mild and refined, Liberty's aroma is spicy, sweet, grassy and haylike. Similar varieties include Mount Hood, Hallertau, and Crystal. Aroma Profile: Herbal, spicy, rose Bitter Components Alpha-Acid %: 3.5 - 6.5 Beta-Acid %: 3.0 - 4.0 Co-Humulone % rel.: 24 - 28 Polyphenoles Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7): 0.2 - 0.3 Aroma Components Total Oils (ml/100g): 0.7 - 1.2 Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene: 0.30 Farnesene % of total Oil: 0.00 - 1.00 All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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Formerly known as X06297, Lotus™ started as an experimental variety first crossed in 2006. Lotus™ is a product of years of research and testing using unique molecular marker-assisted technology developed and perfected under Hopsteiner's breeding program to ensure only the most viable and agronomically sound varieties get planted. All of Hopsteiner's proprietary varieties are bred to withstand the tests of time – giving way to higher yields, superior aroma, and better agronomical sustainability to ensure future prosperity. The majority of Lotus’s™ genetic origin stems from Eastern Gold, a Japanese variety dating back to the 1930s followed by a mix of Apollo, Cascade, and a USDA male. The USDA male was bred from an open pollinated seedling of a wild American hop developed at Wye College, England. The cross from the USDA male with Neomexicanus heritage adds an additional layer of complexity and uniqueness to this variety. Lotus™ offers exceptional aromatic characteristics, boasting waves of orange and vanilla followed by notes of candied grape and tropical fruit aromas. ACID & OIL COMPOSITION BREAKDOWN Alpha Acid: 13.0 – 17.0% Beta Acid: 5.5 – 6.0% Co-Humulone: 33 – 39 Total Oils: 2.0 – 2.5mL/100g

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A high alph acid (11-16%) German hop known for its smooth clean bitterness. Useful in continental lagers, pale ales, and IPAs. Similar varieties include Columbus, Nugget, and Galena.

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A German aroma hop with an alpha acid percentage ranging from (7-10%). A daughter of Cascade, along with Hallertau Blanc and Hull Melon, Mandarina Bavaria was released in 2012. A tangerine machine when used for late, whirlpool, and dry hop additions, Mandarina Bavaria is quickly finding support in the brewhouse for American IPA and variants, black ales, saisons, Brett fermentations, and other beers where a definite fruity and strongly hoppy character is beneficial. It's sweet and distinctive with intense tangerine and orange candy notes and a resinous, herbal follow up.

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Melba™  hop pellets are typically used as an aroma hop and have described as having passionfruit, grapefruit, citrus, and summery characteristics. Grown in Australia. Specifications: Brewing usage: Aroma Aroma: Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Citrus, Summery Characteristics Alpha Acids: 7.0-10.0% Beta Acids: 2.5-5.0% Total Oils: 2.0-4.0% Co-Humulone % rel.: 25-35

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A low alpha acid aroma hop with aroma characteristics of lemon, citrus, tropical, and fruity.

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Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2012, Mosaic® Brand HBC 369 contains high alpha content and features a unique and complex aroma profile that translates favorably into a variety of beer styles. It is a daughter of Simcoe® Brand YCR 14 and a Nugget derived male. Mosaic® is named in honor of the artistic assortment of aromas and flavors it is capable of presenting. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include blueberry, tangerine, papaya, rose, blossoms, grass and bubble gum. Alpha Acid: 10.5 - 14% Beta Acid: 3 - 4.5.% Total Oil: 0.8 - 3 mL/100g

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Motueka from New Zeland is the result of a breeding program aimed at creating novel aroma hops that impart unique flavors to beer. Against a background character reminiscent of its Saazer parent, Motueka offers vivacious notes of lemon, lime, and tropical fruits. The moderate alpha acid (6.3-7.4%) levels make it suitable for a wide range of applications, and it produces excellent results when employed in multiple additions. It offers a balanced bitterness that integrates well with high gravity brews and nicely compliments strong malt characteristics like sweetness and body. While typically used in traditional pilsners and Belgian ales, Motueka is gaining popularity in the American craft brewing scene. It's now being used in an increasingly wide range of American, English and continental styles, including, of course, the IPA. Aroma profile: Fresh lime, lemon zest, mojito, citrus Bitter Components: Alpha-Acid %: 6.5 - 8.5 Beta-Acid %: 5.5 - 7.0 Co-Humulone % rel.: 27 - 30 Aroma Components Total Oils (mL/100g): 1.0 - 1.8 Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene: 1.10 - 1.25 Farnesene % of total Oil: 12.50 - 13.20 Linalool % of total Oil: 0.5 - 1.0

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Origin: A triploid variety bred from Southern Cross and a New Zealand male, Moutere™ was released in 2015. Usage: Moutere’s high alpha and low cohumulone make it an excellent bittering hop, but brewers will find it difficult to not make use of its pungent tropical aromatics and high oil content for aroma additions. Given its outsized personality, Moutere™ is a big hop for big IPAs, but its tropical flavors are also great for mixed-culture fermentations, wheat beers, and fruited hoppy styles. Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Intensely tropical and fruity with dominant grapefruit and passionfruit notes, and undertones of spry hay, earthy baking spice, and resinous pine. Specifications: Alpha Acid Range: 10-13% Beta Acid Range: 4.5-6.0% Co-Humulone as % of Alpha: 40-42 Total Oil mL/100 g: 1.6-2.4 Size: 1 Ounce Package All hops are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness. Information Data Sheet

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An American aroma hop with an alpha acid percentage ranging from 4-7%. Mt. Hood is an excellent choice for pale lagers, wheat beers, and German or Belgian ales where a refined aroma with low to moderate bitterness is desirable. It's moderately intense and sweet with suggestions of herb-infused honey and flowers and green fruit. Similar varieties include Liberty, Hallertau, and Crystal.

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Hop Type: Dual-PurposeOrigin: United StatesAlpha Acid: 3.0 - 6.0%Common Styles: Pale Ale, IPA Native to Colorado and New Mexico, humulus lupulus neomexicanus is an entirely different species from its European cousin, humulus lupulus. Notes of intense guava, melon, apricot and citrus fruit. Excellent as an aroma hop in IPAs, Pale Ales and anything that is looking for strong aromatics. All repacked house are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness.

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  Nectaron® provides an intense mix of distinctive pineapple, passion fruit, citrus, and stone fruit characteristics. It is a suitable selection for a range of beer styles including NEIPA, IPA, Pale Ales and Lagers. Nectaron is best used late or when dry hopping and has proven itself as an award winning hop, delivering a consistent dose of high quality tropical hop character every time. Applications: Lagers, Pale Ales, IPA's, NEIPA and modern beer styles. Acid & Oil Composition Breakdown: Alpha Acid: 10.5 – 11.5% Beta Acid: 4.5 – 5.0% Co-Humulone: 26.0 - 28.0% of Alpha Acids Total Oils: 1.7/100g All hop packages are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness. Nectaron® is a trademark owned by New Zealand Hops Limited

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 A high alpa acid hop (11-14%) from New Zealand. Nelson Sauvin is a highly prized, dual-purpose hop that has been used in a wide range of styles by craft brewers. It has a distinctive aroma, similar to Sauvignon Blanc wine or crushed gooseberries. Notes of passionfruit and tangerine are apparent as well. Nelson Sauvin has a low cohumulone content, which imparts a smooth bitterness.

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Breeding/Development: Nobility™ was developed specifically for lager brewing, with a focus on a balanced noble-style hop character. After multiple rounds of brewing trials at the Rahr Technical Center, it was added to the BSG Hop Solutions portfolio in 2020. Sensory: Primary aromas and flavors of citrus (lemon, orange), lemongrass, green tea, and herbaceous, with a mixture of floral and spice. Brewing Application: Dual-purpose blend for classic lagers from Pils to Bock, as well as hop-forward craft lager styles, Kölsch, Altbier, or any beer that calls for a balanced and refined hop character.  Specifications: Alpha Acid Range %: 4.2-4.5% Beta Acid Range%: 4.9-5.3% Co-Humulone as % of Alpha: 27 Total Oil mL/100 g:  0.7

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Northdown is dual purpose hop from the United Kingdom that was released in 1970.   Northdown was bred at Wye College from a Northern Brewer and a downy mildew-resistant male cross, closely related to both Target and Challenger hop varieties.   Aroma Profile: Spicy, floral, pine Bitter Components Alpha Acid %: 6.0 - 10.0 Beta Acids %: 4.5 - 6.5 Co-Humulone % rel.: 30 - 32 Hard Resins : Alpha-Acid: 0.51-0.62 Polyphenoles Xanthohumol (EBC 7.7): 0.3 - 0.4 Aroma Components Total Oils (ml/100g): 1.2 - 2.2 Beta-Caryophyllene: Humulene: 0.30 Farnesene % of total Oil: 1.00 - 2.00 All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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Originally bred in England in 1934, Northern Brewer is a cross between Canterbury Golding and a male seedling of Brewer's Gold. It was originally grown in the North of England, but has become one of the main varieties in the Hallertau region of Germany. Northern Brewer displays pleasant pine and mint characteristics in dual purpose brewing applications. Specifications: Brewing Usage:  Dual Aroma:  Specific aroma descriptors include mint, pine and grass. Alpha Acid:  6-10% Beta Acid:  3-5% Co-humulone:  27-32% Total Oil:  1-1.6 mL/100g  Myrcene:  25-45% of total oil Linalool:  0.3-0.8% of total oil Caryophyllene:  10-20% of total oil Farnesene:  < 1.0% of total oil Humulene:  35-50% of total oil Geraniol:  0-0% of total oil

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An American bittering hop with a high alpha acid (11.5-14%). Known best for the smooth, clean bitterness it imparts, Nugget can also be put to use as an aroma hop. It is right at home in most American craft styles, especially those for which hop bitterness is a primary component (IPAS). The aroma and flavor are mild and quite sweet with a low-key, herbal/fruit quality: lemon candy, ginger, fresh oregano, rosemary. Similar varieties include Galena, Magnum, and Columbus.  All hops are nitrogen flushed during packaging including any repackaged in-house.

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*Repackaged and nitrogen flushed* Pacific Jade from New Zealand is a high-alpha hop (14.4%) that produces a very soft bitterness, attributable to its low cohumulone content. The smooth bitterness can allow the mouthfeel or flavor characteristics of other ingredients to be featured without sacrificing hoppiness. The bold, citrus and pepper aroma provides excellent results in dual-purpose applications, and nicely compliments full, malty beers. Useful in pale ales and IPAs.

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An aroma hop from New Zealand with an alpha acid percentage ranging from 4.8-5.2%. Pacifica offers the classic citrus and floral aroma of its Hallertau parent, with hints of orange marmalade. The desirable oil profile promises good flavor integration with a variety of beer styles. Used as a bittering hop, Pacifica produces a soft yet solid finish, even in hightly bittered beers. Useful in German lagers and American pale ales.  

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A high alpha hop,Pahto™ (HBC 682) has a strong, clean bitterness. Originally intended to solely be used as a bittering hop, it developed an unexpected set of aromas. Earthy, herbal, and floral with notes of citrus, Pahto™ is perfect for Imperial IPAs and other intense hop focused styles. Aroma: Specific descriptors include earthy, herbal, and floral with notes of citrus. Alpha Acid: 18.0 - 21.0%Beta Acid: 4.5 - 5.5%Total Oil: 1.0 - 2.0 mL/100g

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