Lotus Hop Pellets 2024 – US Orange & Vanilla Aroma Hops
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2024 US Lotus Hop Profile
Origin:
United States
Developed by Hopsteiner as part of their “Innovator” program; bred for unique fruit and vanilla character and released to the craft market in the late 2010s.
Type:
Aroma hop (big for late additions and dry hop, but usable for some bittering)
Typical Alpha Acids:
13–17%
Beta Acids:
5–6%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Orange: Big, juicy orange and orange zest
- Berry: Touch of candied berry, soft red fruit
- Vanilla: Sweet vanilla cream, almost orange creamsicle
- Tropical: Big tropical fruits—papaya, pineapple, mango
- Citrus: Vibrant citrus, grapefruit, and lime
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known for an “orange creamsicle” aroma and taste (orange, vanilla, and berry)
- Delivers a unique sweet-creamy complexity with loads of fruitiness
- Excels in dry hop and whirlpool, making it a favorite for hazy IPAs, pale ales, and creative fruited beers
- Supports both single-hop and blend recipes
Best Beer Styles:
- Juicy/Hazy IPA
- American Pale Ale
- Fruited Wheat
- Blonde/Golden Ale
- Milkshake IPA
Substitutes:
- El Dorado (for orange/candy but less vanilla)
- Cashmere (for sweet citrus/melon)
- Sabro (for coconut/cream note in a blend)
Fun Fact:
Lotus is known for its “triple fruit” punch—you’ll often see brewers use it solo to highlight the orange-vanilla-berry effect.