2024 US Belma™ T90 Hop Pellets
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US Belma Hop Profile
Origin:
United States
Developed by Puterbaugh Farms in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Belma is a newer, unique American variety bred for modern aroma, fruitiness, and versatility.
United States
Developed by Puterbaugh Farms in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Belma is a newer, unique American variety bred for modern aroma, fruitiness, and versatility.
Type:
Aroma hop (also has light bittering potential)
Aroma hop (also has light bittering potential)
Typical Alpha Acids:
6.5–12% (commonly in the 8–10% range)
6.5–12% (commonly in the 8–10% range)
Beta Acids:
6–7%
6–7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Strawberry: Bright, unmistakable strawberry character
- Melon: Ripe cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon
- Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, orange, hints of mango
- Citrus: Mild grapefruit, orange zest
- Other Fruit: Pear, apple, light cherry
- Floral: Fresh-cut flowers, soft spring blossom
- Herbal: Hints of fresh grass and mild herbs
Brewing Characteristics:
- Delivers a juicy, very fruity aroma/flavor that pops, especially in light malt bases
- Noted for a uniquely strawberry-melon core, making it popular for summer ales and hazy beers
- Clean bitterness and a soft finish, supporting both late additions and dry-hopping
- Shines in single-hop beers, or as a top-note in blends for fruited or sessionable styles
Best Beer Styles:
- Blonde Ale, Wheat Beer, Session IPA, Hazy IPA, American Pale Ale
- Summer Ale, Fruit Beer, Kölsch
- Cream Ale
Substitutes:
- Strata (for berry and tropical notes)
- El Dorado (candy, pear, and stone fruit notes)
- Cashmere (for melon/tropical notes, though lighter on the berry)
Fun Fact:
Belma’s intense strawberry note is rare among hops and often draws comparisons to fruit snacks or strawberry gum! It’s often chosen for beers meant to taste “juicy,” and it’s a hit in crowd-pleasing, refreshing summer recipes.
Belma’s intense strawberry note is rare among hops and often draws comparisons to fruit snacks or strawberry gum! It’s often chosen for beers meant to taste “juicy,” and it’s a hit in crowd-pleasing, refreshing summer recipes.