BELMA™ Type 90 Hop Pellets from Puterbaugh Farms a fourth generation hop farming family that has been growing hops in the fertile Yakima Valley of Washington State since the 1930’s.
BELMA is a relatively NEW hop variety exclusively grown at Puterbaugh Farms. Dr. Shellhammer from Oregon State University tested BELMA™ US Hops Brewing a Pale Ale noting the following flavour descriptions: A very clean hop, with a very orange, slight grapefruit, tropical pineapple, strawberry, and melon aroma.
Form
- Type 90 Hop Pellets - 100g | 250g | 500g | 1Kg | 5 Kg Foils
Brewing Usage
- Dual Purpose
- Late additions - whirlpool, kettle, dry hopping
Aroma
- Orange
- Slight Grapefruit
- Tropical Pineapple
- Strawberry
- Melon
Flavour
- Citrus - High
- Tropical Fruit
Complimentary Hops
Beer Styles
- American-style Ales
- Cream Ale
- Pale Ale
- IPA
Additional Information
- First released in 2012.
- Hop Storage Index - 0.290
Typical Brewing Specification:
- Harvest: 2017
- Lot Identification: Belma 127399085HD
- Date Tested: 12/8/2017
- Date Reported 12/11/2017
- Analysis Method: Spectrophotometer
- % Alpha Acids: 10.6
- % Beta Acids: 5.1
- HSI: 0.308
- Grown at Puterbaugh Farms out of the Yakima Valley in Washington, USA
General Trade Perception
Belma is being characterized by its as a very clean hop, with a citrus, tropical pineapple, strawberry, and melon aroma.
Craft Beer Recipes Using Belma ™ Hops