Astra™ first commercial harvest was in 2016, Astra™ is the newest graduate from the Ellerslie Hop breeding program. A dual purpose hop, Astra™ is already turning heads with her sweet tropical fruit flavours and New World characteristics.
Form
Pack Sizes:
- 100g
- 250g (SAVE 10% OFF 100g Price)
- 500g (SAVE 15% OFF 100g Price)
- 1Kg (SAVE 20% OFF 100g Price)
- 5Kg (SAVE 30% OFF 100g Price)
Breeding:
Aroma & Selection:
Flavour profiles with Green Melon, White Peaches, White Wine and a light grassiness, grapefruit and honey, the hop balances out nicely between a sweetness with a little bit of a bite.
- White Wine
- Sweet Tropical Fruits
- Candied Orange
- Passion Fruit
Brewing Value:
Astra™ has moderate alpha and high oil content making it a versatile hop for many brewing styles including:
- Australian Ale
- American Pale Ale
- Amber Ale
- IPA
- Lager
- Saison
Applications: