2024 US Idaho Gem T90 Hop Pellets

US Idaho Gem Hop Profile

• United States (Idaho)
• Developed by Gooding Farms, ID; released to commercial brewing in recent years
• “Idaho Gem” reflects its home state and “gem-quality” character

• Aroma hop (modern, juicy, expressive—excellent for late additions and dry hopping)

• 11–13%

• 6–8%

• Cherry: Intense, lush cherry candy and fresh cherry (Idaho Gem’s trademark)
• Tropical Fruit: Pineapple, passionfruit, a subtle hint of papaya
• Citrus: Sweet tangerine, lime, and juicy orange
• Berry: Raspberry, red berries, and candied berry notes
• Other: Soft “fruit punch”/candy, sometimes bubblegum, and sweet floral undertones

• Grown for its ability to deliver a single-hop “fruit bomb” with a focus on sweet cherry, berry, and tropical fruit
• Performs best in late, whirlpool, and especially dry hop for explosive aroma and flavor
• Moderate, smooth bitterness if used early, but really a star for juicy IPAs and pale ales

• IPA, Hazy IPA, Juicy/Session IPA
• Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Wheat Beer
• Fruit-forward Lager, Summer Ale
• Modern Sours or creative fruit beer

• Strata (fruit punch, less cherry)
• Mosaic (berry, tropical, but less intense cherry)
• El Dorado (candy fruit, but softer and more pear/melon)