General Description

A local South African hop, U1/108 is well known for its tropical fruit character and high Alph Acids, making it a great addition to hop forward styles of beer. The aromatic profile of this hop includes flavours of mango, litchie, passion fruit (granadilla), guava, pineapple, bubblegum, citrus, lemongrass, stone fruit and coconut, which is quite the variety of fruits!

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 12.6 – 17.9%

Beta Acids: 5 – 6% 

Primary usage: Aromatic additions

Aromatic character: mango, litchie, passion fruit (granadilla), guava, pineapple, bubblegum, citrus, lemongrass, stone fruit, coconut

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

NEIPA (New England IPA)

Pale Ale

IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

Pale Ale

APA (American Pale Ale)

Brett beers

Blended beers.

Saison

Due to its amazing range of tropical fruit notes.

Substitutes

Southern Star

J17 African Queen

Southern Passion

Cashmere

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.