2024 US Lemondrop T90 Hop Pellets
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US Lemondrop Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Bred by Hopsteiner, released commercially around 2014
- Parentage includes Cascade (among others), designed for bright citrus-forward aroma
Type:
- Aroma hop (can also be used for flavoring additions)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 5–7%
Beta Acids:
- 4–7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Lemon: Clean lemon zest and lemon candy (the signature trait)
- Citrus: Hints of orange, mild lime, subtle grapefruit
- Herbal: Fresh green tea, mint
- Melon: Subtle honeydew or soft fruit in the background
- Slight Sweetness: Like lemon drop candy
Brewing Characteristics:
- Lemondrop delivers a fresh, bright, and distinct lemon-citrus aroma, especially when used late in the boil, whirlpool, or in dry hopping
- Adds a pleasant, creative twist to American ales, wheat beers, lagers, and summer seasonals
- Works well solo or in combination with other citrus or tropical hops for complexity
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, American Pale Ale
- American Wheat/Berliner Weisse
- Kölsch, Blonde Ale, Cream Ale
- Lager, Summer Ale, (and creative sours)
Substitutes:
- Sorachi Ace (for lemon, but more herbal/dill)
- Cascade (for general citrus but less lemon candy)
- Mandarina Bavaria (for orange/citrus-focus)
Fun Fact:
Lemondrop’s lemon candy aroma makes it popular for summer releases and fruit-forward pale ales—taking citrus character to its most playful and refreshing!
Lemondrop’s lemon candy aroma makes it popular for summer releases and fruit-forward pale ales—taking citrus character to its most playful and refreshing!