Cryo Hops
Cryo Hops
Regardless of the hop variety or usage method chosen for your upcoming brewing experiment, it's evident that the key to unlocking the best flavor and aroma in your beer lies in having the freshest hops. While brewing with freshly picked whole cone hops is an ideal scenario, even seasoned brewers can't always indulge in this luxury year-round. Luckily for brewing enthusiasts, hop growers are consistently exploring innovative methods to preserve the most aromatic oils, alpha acids, and other essential components that define the flavor and aroma of hops for an extended period. One noteworthy outcome of such research endeavors is the introduction of Cryo Hops.
Cryo Hops, as the name suggests, are hop pellets created by freezing fresh hop cones. The use of low temperatures and the absence of chemical manipulations enable the preservation of a significant amount of aromatic oils and a relatively high quantity of alpha acids, particularly when compared to traditional T90 hop pellets. The outcome is a product that closely mirrors the characteristics of a fresh whole cone hop, and you'll undoubtedly notice the distinction after incorporating Cryo Hops into your brewing process just once.
