2024 US Krush Hop Pellets
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$2.25
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US Krush Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Bred and released by Indie Hops in Oregon as part of their new wave of aroma-forward varieties
- Created to deliver bold, juicy aromatics for modern American craft beer
Type:
- Aroma hop (with excellent flavor and late addition potential)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 7–9%
Beta Acids:
- 4–5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Orange: Bright, juicy orange zest and sweet orange flesh (star of the profile)
- Tropical Fruit: Lush passionfruit and papaya with hits of pineapple
- Stone Fruit: Nectarine and apricot
- Melon: Ripe, refreshing honeydew and cantaloupe
- Other: Some batches may show subtle notes of candy, pear, and a touch of lime
Brewing Characteristics:
- Delivers a very expressive, “new school” aroma, especially in whirlpool and dry hopping
- Complex, juicy, and vibrant, with a clean background bitterness
- Ideal for modern pale ales, IPAs, hazies, and fruit-forward summer ales; pairs well with other citrus and tropical hops
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Modern Lager
- Blonde Ale, Golden Ale, Wheat Beer
- Fruity session styles and summer releases
Substitutes:
- El Dorado (very juicy, but more candy/pear)
- Amarillo (for orange, less tropical/stonefruit)
- Motueka (less orange, more lime/melon)
Fun Fact:
US Krush was bred to “crush” juicy pale styles—its orange-driven, fruit salad character is set to make it a darling among brewers who want lots of effortless, fresh aroma in modern recipes!
US Krush was bred to “crush” juicy pale styles—its orange-driven, fruit salad character is set to make it a darling among brewers who want lots of effortless, fresh aroma in modern recipes!