2024 US HBC 630 T90 Hop Pellets
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US HBC 630 Hop Profile
Origin:
United States
Experimental variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company (HBC)—part of the next wave of modern “aroma bomb” hops from Yakima Valley, still pre-commercial and seen in limited releases.
United States
Experimental variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company (HBC)—part of the next wave of modern “aroma bomb” hops from Yakima Valley, still pre-commercial and seen in limited releases.
Type:
Aroma hop (can also be dual-purpose)
Aroma hop (can also be dual-purpose)
Typical Alpha Acids:
11–15%
11–15%
Beta Acids:
~6–7%
~6–7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Red Berry: Cherry, raspberry, red currant
- Tropical Fruit: Mango, pineapple, sweet fruit punch
- Stone Fruit: Peach, apricot
- Candy: Fruity candy (“sweet tart” or “lollipop” notes often cited)
- Citrus: Bright sweet orange, lemon zest
- Other: Hints of floral, black currant, mild herbal
Brewing Characteristics:
- Delivers a juicy, high-impact berry and stone fruit aroma with a sweet candied edge
- An experimental favorite in hazy/juicy IPAs thanks to the layered fruit spectrum
- Expressive, modern flavor profile—excellent for late additions, whirlpool, and dry hop
- Can be the star in single-hop beers, but blends well with Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado
Best Beer Styles:
- Hazy IPA / Juicy IPA
- American Pale Ale
- Fruited Wheat and Blonde Ale
- Session IPA
Substitutes:
- Strata (berry & tropics with dank edge)
- El Dorado (tropical, stone fruit, but less berry)
- Mosaic (berry notes & tropicals, but more earthy)
Fun Fact:
HBC 630 is known for its “candy-like” berry and punch flavor—early trial beers often described it as “fruit smoothie in a glass.”
HBC 630 is known for its “candy-like” berry and punch flavor—early trial beers often described it as “fruit smoothie in a glass.”