2021 US Zappa T90 Hop Pellets Commercial Clearance
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US Zappa Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States (New Mexico)
- Rediscovered wild hop from the mountains of New Mexico, later released and cultivated by CLS Farms (Yakima Valley)
- Named in tribute to musician Frank Zappa, with the blessing of the Zappa family/estate
Type:
- Aroma hop (sometimes used for bittering, but truly shines as an expressive, late or dry hop)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 7–9%
Beta Acids:
- 5–6.5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Tropical Fruit: Big notes of mango, passionfruit, and pineapple
- Citrus: Tangy orange, grapefruit zest, and lemon
- Pine: Resinous, classic pine sap and fresh wood
- Mint: Herbal, fresh minty lift (“wild” character)
- Dank: Cannabis-like, funky, with notes of sage and menthol
- Other: Fruity pebbles, berry, and sometimes spicy wildflower or tarragon
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known for its uniquely “wild,” avant-garde flavor and aroma—Zappa is a true one-of-a-kind
- Performs best in late/whirlpool/dry hop for hops-forward, experimental, or hazy beers
- Popular in IPAs, hazy styles, saisons, and wild ales
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale
- Experimental and hazy beers
- Saison and farmhouse styles
- Fruity or wild ales
Substitutes:
- No exact substitute (it is truly unique!), but you may blend Mosaic, Sabro, and Ekuanot to mimic its wild character
Fun Fact:
Zappa’s flavors are as distinctive as its namesake—“born wild in the mountains of New Mexico,” it brings creativity and unpredictability to any modern beer.
Zappa’s flavors are as distinctive as its namesake—“born wild in the mountains of New Mexico,” it brings creativity and unpredictability to any modern beer.