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Pelleted Hops
Hops are in 1 oz. (28.35 grams) packages
@ $ 1.00 per oz.

Amarillo Pellet Hops
This newly discovered cultivar is best used for its aromatic properties, and also for its bittering properties.
Origin: U.S
Type: Bittering
Avg Alpha Acid: 8 - 11%
Storage: Good
Brewing Use: US Bittering
item #1750
out of stock

Bullion Pellet Hops
One of the earliest high alpha hops in the world. Intense, black currant aroma, spicy and pungent.
Origin: U.K.
Type: Bittering
Avg. Alpha Acid: 6.5 - 9.0%
Brewing Use: English Bittering
item #1755
out of stock

Cascade Pellet Hops
Unique American floral character, defines U.S. pale ale style.
Origin: U.S
Type: Dual
Avg Alpha Acid: 4 - 6%
Storage: Very Poor
Brewing Use: US Dual
item #1760

Centennial Pellet Hops
Similar to Cascade, but higher alpha, Golding ancestry.
Origin: U.S
Type:Dual
Avg Alpha Acid: 8 - 10%
Storage: Good
Brewing Use: US Dual
item #1762

Chinook Pellet Hops
High alpha with resiny grapefruit aroma. Golding ancestry.
Origin: U.S
Type: Dual
Avg Alpha Acid: 8 - 10%
Storage: Fair
Brewing Use: US Dual
item #1765

Columbus Pellet Hops
Newer super high-alpha variety.
Finding favor with microbreweries
Origin: U.S
Type: Bittering
Avg Alpha Acid: 14 - 16%
Storage: Very Poor
Brewing Use: US Aroma
item #1770

Dry Hopping
Dry hopping is a method that some brewers use to impart bouquet and some perception of bitterness (but not Bittering Units) to the finished beer. It is a simple procedure involving the addition of clean, dry hops to the secondary fermenter for 3 to 4 days prior to bottling. One-quarter of an ounce for 5 gallons will assert its character in beer. The dry hops must be removed before bottling. There is some risk involved in that the hops you are using may be contaminated with beer-spoiling micro-organisms. But generally, if hops are packaged well and look clean, the presence of significant amounts of bacteria is minimal. However, in order to reduce the possibility of contamination, I recommend that the dry hopping be done only after the majority of the fermentation is complete. For convenience and minimum of worry and fuss, hop pellets are excellent for dry hopping. The alcohol content and the natural acidity of fermented beer will inhibit bacterial growth. An unfermented wort is the perfect place for bacteria to grow.

Read more in the Complete Joy of Homebrewing.
item #5610

Fuggle Pellet Hops
Traditional hop for dark beers. Less refined aroma than Golding.
Origin: England,U.S
Type: Dual
Avg Alpha Acid: 3.5 - 5.5%
Storage: Poor
Brewing Use: English Dual
item #1780

Galena Pellet Hops
Brewers Gold ancestry. Pungent English flavor.
Origin: U.S
Type: Bittering
Avg Alpha Acid: 10 - 14%
Storage: Poor
Brewing Use: US Bittering
item #1785

Goldings Pellet Hops
U.S.-grown version of the English classic. Mild, pleasant flavor.
Origin: US, Canada.
Type: Aroma
Avg Alpha Acid: 4.5 - 6.5%
Storage: Poor
Brewing Use: English Aroma
item #1800

Hallertauer Pellet Hops
Aromatic hop for German style beers.
Origin: Germany
Type: Aroma
Avg Alpha Acid: 4 - 5.8%
Storage: Very Good
Brewing Use: German Bittering
item #1790

Liberty Pellet Hops
An American Hallertauer clone. Somewhat floral and fruity.
Origin: U.S
Type: Aroma
Avg Alpha Acid: 3.5 - 5.5%
Storage: Poor
Brewing Use: US Aroma
item #1805

Hersbrucker Pellet Hops
Traditional German variety. Drier, spicier than Hallertauer.
Origin: Germany,U.S.
Type: Aroma
Avg Alpha Acid: 2.5 - 5%
Storage: Very Good
Brewing Use: German Aroma
item #1795

Northern Brewer Pellet Hops
Neutral-tasting multipurpose hop. Used in California common.
Origin: U.S., Germany
Type: Dual
Avg Alpha Acid: 7.5 - 8.5%
Storage: Good
Brewing Use: US Dual
item #1815

Mt. Hood Pellet Hops
An American Hallertauer clone with similarities to Hersbrucker.
Origin: U.S
Type: Aroma
Avg Alpha Acid: 3 - 4.5%
Storage: Very Poor
Brewing Use: US Aroma
item #1810

Saaz Pellet Hops
A classic spicy/herbal hop of pilsner beers.
Origin: Czech Republic
Type: Aroma
Avg Alpha Acid: 3.5 - 5%
Storage: Very Poor
Brewing Use: Czech Aroma
item #1830

Perle Pellet Hops
Hallertauer replacement with higher alpha and spicier flavor.
Origin: U.S., Germany
Type: Dual
Avg Alpha Acid: 5 - 7.5%
Storage: Good
Brewing Use: German Dual
item #1825

Willamette Pellet Hops
American-grown version of Fuggle. Very similar, but softer.
Origin: U.S.
Type: Dual
Avg Alpha Acid: 4 - 6%
Storage: Fair
Brewing Use: English Dual
item #1840

Tettnanger Pellet Hops
Traditional aroma hop with a soft spiciness. Great in weissbier.
Origin: Germany, U.S.
Type: Aroma
Avg Alpha Acid: 3.5 - 5%
Storage: Fair
Brewing Use: German Aroma
item #1835

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