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

Gemini Hops for Honeydew, Strawberry, and Distinctive Fruit and Herbal Complexity

Gemini is a U.S. grown hop offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers looking for a variety with a more unusual profile than standard citrus-driven American hops. It is especially noted for honeydew and strawberry, layered with eucalyptus, rosemary, fruit cocktail, and candy-like character that can make a hop bill feel more expressive and less predictable. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Fruity, Lemon.

That mix of fruit and herbal notes gives Gemini a distinct personality. It can lean playful and fruit-forward in modern ales, but it also has enough herbal structure to keep the result from feeling one-dimensional.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Gemini is commonly associated with honeydew melon and ripe strawberry, backed by eucalyptus, rosemary, fruit cocktail, and soft candy notes. It works well in late additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping where its more unusual aroma profile can stay present in the finished beer.

It is a strong fit for IPA, pale ale, fruit-forward ale, and experimental brewing, especially when the goal is to build a beer with more distinctive fruit character than the usual tropical-citrus combination.

Why Brewers Choose Gemini

Brewers choose Gemini when they want an American hop with a more unconventional blend of fruit and herbal character. It is especially useful for recipes that need individuality, layered aroma, and something more memorable than a standard hop profile.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: United States
• Hop form: T-90 Pellets
• Alpha acid: 6.0% - 10.4%
• Beta acid: 3.0% - 4.28%
• Total oils: Approximately 1.12 mL/100g
• Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, fruit-forward ale, and experimental brewing

Packaging and Storage

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