General Description

Only making its debut on the market in 2012, Hull Melon is a relatively new hop on the market and is a daughter of the Cascade hop variety. It is known to have an extremely distinct flavour not commonly associated with hops consisting of honeydew melon and strawberries. Due to its lovely flavour profile and relatively moderate Alpha Acid percentage, it is best used in hop aroma reliant styles of beer.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 6.9 – 7.5%

Beta Acids: 7.3 – 7.9% 

Primary usage: Aromatic additions

Aromatic character: Honeydew melon, strawberries.

Complimentary beer styles

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

Sweet Ales

NEIPA (New England IPA)

Experimental batches.

Due to its moderate Alpha Acids and distinctive and unique aroma profile.

Substitutes

There currently aren’t any listed substitutes for this hop, however hops used in similar beer styles with unique flavour profiles include:

Cashmere

Galaxy

J17 African Queen

N1/69

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.