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Package of Alora Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Alora
A/A: 8.6%
United States
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Alora Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59

Alora Hops for Bright Stone Fruit, Citrus, and Modern Aroma Expression

Alora is a U.S. grown hop, offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and aimed at brewers looking for expressive late-hop and dry-hop character. This newer variety was commercialized by Hopsteiner in 2023, and it has drawn attention for its distinctive oil composition, strong aroma potential, and modern fruit-forward profile.

Hopsteiner highlights Alora for its unusual selinene-heavy oil chemistry, elevated bound 3MH thiol precursor potential, and strong disease-resistance package in the field. In practical brewing terms, that makes Alora interesting not just as a novelty hop, but as a serious option for brewers chasing layered fruit character in contemporary hop-forward beers.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Alora is known for peach, apricot, and sweet melon character, backed by yuzu-like citrus notes and a more modern tropical edge depending on process and yeast selection.

In the brewhouse, Alora is best suited to late additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping, where its fruit-forward aromatics can come through with the most impact. It fits naturally in IPAs, pale ales, blonde ales, and modern hop-forward lagers.

Why Brewers Choose Alora

Brewers looking for newer aroma varieties may want to keep Alora on their radar because it offers a mix of stone fruit, citrus, and modern hop intensity without reading like a copy of the usual high-demand varieties. It is a strong choice when you want to build distinctive aroma in a contemporary pale ale or IPA while still keeping the hop bill feeling intentional and current.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 7-10%
  • Beta acid: 3.0-4.0%
  • Total oils: 0.8-1.3 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPAs, pale ales, blonde ales, and hop-forward lagers

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve aroma, oils, and overall brewing performance.