Cryo Hops vs T90 Pellets vs Lupulin Powder: Which Is Best for Your Brew?
Cryo Hops vs T90 Pellets vs Lupulin Powder: Which Is Best for Your Brew?
This page compares the three most popular hop formats for brewing—Cryo Hops, T90 Pellets, and Lupulin Powder—so you can choose the best option for your next batch. Northwest Hops offers over 120 hop varieties, sourced worldwide, with select varieties available in Cryo, T90 Pellet, or Lupulin Powder formats
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Quick Comparison Table
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About Each Hop Format
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Which Format Is Best for You?
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Quick Comparison Table
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Format |
Processing |
Flavor Impact |
Usage Rate |
Storage |
Best For |
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Cryo Hops |
Cryogenic powder |
Intense, clean, bright |
40-50% less |
Freezer/fridge |
Hazy IPAs, aroma focus |
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T90 Pellets |
Milled & pelletized |
Classic, versatile |
Standard |
Cool/dry |
All beer styles |
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Lupulin Powder |
Concentrated glands |
Bold, juicy, resinous |
50% less |
Freezer/fridge |
Hop-forward ales |
About Each Hop Format
Cryo Hops
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Cryogenic separation concentrates lupulin, maximizing flavor and aroma.
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Delivers intense, clean hop character—great for modern, hazy, or aroma-driven beers.
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Reduces vegetative matter, so you use less for the same impact.
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Northwest Hops: Wide selection, always fresh, sourced globally.
T90 Pellets
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The industry standard: whole hops are milled, pelletized, and dried.
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Versatile and easy to use for any beer style.
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Consistent results and easy storage.
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Northwest Hops: Over 120 varieties, organized by country and category.
Lupulin Powder
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Pure lupulin glands separated from hop cones.
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Delivers bold, juicy, resinous notes with minimal bitterness.
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Highly concentrated—use about half as much as pellets.
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Northwest Hops: Sourced from top growers, always stored cold for freshness.
Which Format Is Best for You?
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Homebrewers: T90 pellets offer versatility and value; try Cryo or Lupulin for special releases.
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Commercial Breweries: Cryo and Lupulin maximize yield and aroma in hop-forward beers; T90 remains the workhorse for most recipes.
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Looking for Intensity? Cryo and Lupulin deliver more aroma and flavor per ounce.
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