General Description

A local South African hop with a strong Alpha Acid percentage and intense aromatic character consisting of tangerine, blueberries, pine, tropical fruit, pineapple, watermelon, pungent, and spicy aromas along with bright tones and citrus when used later in the brewing process. This is an excellent addition to hop forward styles of beer.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 12 – 18%

Beta Acids: 4 – 6% 

Primary usage: Aromatic additions

Aromatic character: Tangerine, blueberries, pine, tropical fruit, pineapple, watermelon, pungent, spicy, citrus

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 superb balance of aromatic characters.

Substitutes

Mosaic

Ekuanot

El Dorado

Mandarina Bavaria

Southern Cross

 Warrior.

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.