2024 US Mackinac™ T90 Hop Pellets
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US Mackinac Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States (Michigan)
- Bred and released by Michigan State University in partnership with the Great Lakes Hops breeding program (launched around 2014)
- Named after Michigan’s iconic Mackinac Island
Type:
- Aroma hop (modern, expressive, great in late and dry hopping)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 10–12%
Beta Acids:
- 3–4%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Tropical Fruit: Huge pineapple, candied mango, papaya
- Citrus: Orange, tangerine, and zesty lemon/lime
- Pine: Subtle resinous pine
- Berry: Sweet strawberry and mixed berry
- Other: Sometimes a soft herbal background, or sweet, almost candy-like sweetness
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known for its ultra-juicy “fruit punch” character, with an emphasis on big tropical and lush citrus, finished by pineapple
- Performs beautifully as a single hop or in blends, especially in hazy/juicy styles
- Bold and expressive in whirlpool and dry hop, but also solid flavor/bittering potential
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale
- Blonde Ale, Summer Ale
- Wheat Beer, Fruity Lager
- Session Ales
Substitutes:
- Citra (for tropical, citrusy, fruity focus)
- Mosaic (for blend of pine/citrus/tropical/berry)
- El Dorado (softer, sweeter fruit, less punchy pineapple)
Fun Fact:
Mackinac stands out as one of the first blockbuster aroma hops bred in Michigan, carrying the “Great Lakes” craft spirit and big fruitiness to beers around the country.
Mackinac stands out as one of the first blockbuster aroma hops bred in Michigan, carrying the “Great Lakes” craft spirit and big fruitiness to beers around the country.