African Queen Hops - South African T-90 Pellets

Why Brewers Reach for African Queen Hops

African Queen is a South African dual-purpose hop sold here in T-90 pellets. It is best known for a fruit-forward profile that can move from bright mango and passion fruit into darker berry, gooseberry, lemongrass, and lightly dank territory depending on how you use it. That range makes it a fun hop for brewers who want something expressive and a little less predictable than the usual U.S. IPA lineup. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include blueberries, black currant, stone fruit, bubblegum, and chili-like spice.

It works especially well in pale ales, IPAs, saisons, Belgian ales, and other recipes where you want tropical fruit up front but still appreciate some depth underneath. African Queen can be used throughout the boil, but many brewers get the most personality from late additions, whirlpool charges, and dry hopping.

Flavor and Brewing Profile

• Primary character: Mango, passion fruit, berry, gooseberry, lemongrass, and subtle dank notes
• Brewing role: Dual-purpose, with strong late-hop and dry-hop potential
• Good style fit: Pale ales, IPAs, Belgian ales, saisons, wheat beers, and experimental hop-forward beers

How Brewers Commonly Use It

If you want cleaner bitterness with a modern Southern Hemisphere edge, African Queen can cover early additions. If your goal is aroma, use it later in the process where its tropical fruit and berry character has more room to show. It can also play well in blends when you want to layer fruit, citrus, or soft herbal notes without making the hop bill feel one-dimensional.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: South Africa
• Hop form: T-90 Pellets
• Alpha acid: 10.0-17.0%
• Beta acid: 3.9-6.2%
• Total oils: 0.7-1.5 mL/100g

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to preserve the hop's brighter fruit character.