2024 US Emerald Spire™ T90 Hop Pellets
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US Emerald Spire Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Developed by Oregon State University’s hop breeding program (part of their “Indie Hops” releases)
- Recent addition to the market (released 2020s)
Type:
- Dual-purpose (aroma with solid bittering capacity)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 10–13% (often in the 12% range)
Beta Acids:
- 4–6%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Citrus: Vibrant, with notes of orange, grapefruit, and sometimes lime
- Stone Fruit: Overtones of apricot and peach
- Spice: Hints of black pepper and subtle, elegant spice
- Resin/Pine: Classic American piney character, but more refined than “old school” hops
- Floral: Underlying fresh-cut flower note
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known for clean, crisp bitterness and complex aroma with a distinctly modern fruity and citrus profile
- Well-suited for American IPAs, NEIPAs, pale ales, and lagers with hop-forward character
- Packs appealing “new school” fruit without being overly tropical, making it a versatile blender
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale
- American Wheat and Golden Ale
- Hoppy Lager and Pilsner
Substitutes:
- Simcoe (for pine/citrus and versatility)
- Centennial (for floral/citrus punch)
- Amarillo (for orange and floral)
Fun Fact:
Emerald Spire is named for Oregon’s lush landscape, and it was released to fill the niche between heavy resinous classics and “candy” tropical new-school hops—think of it as a modern hop with strong American roots.
Emerald Spire is named for Oregon’s lush landscape, and it was released to fill the niche between heavy resinous classics and “candy” tropical new-school hops—think of it as a modern hop with strong American roots.