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Package of Idaho Gem Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Idaho Gem
A/A: 13.3%
United States
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Idaho Gem Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

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

Idaho Gem Hops for Cherry, Pineapple, and Distinctive Fruit-Forward Aroma

Idaho Gem is a U.S. grown hop offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers who want a modern variety with a more unusual fruit profile than standard citrus-led hops. It is especially known for red cherry and pineapple, supported by grapefruit, herbal, spicy, mint, and mojito-like notes that give it a distinctive character in hop-forward beer. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Stone Fruit, Berry, Strawberry.

That blend makes Idaho Gem especially interesting for brewers who want something playful and fruit-driven while still keeping enough structure to stand up in modern IPA and pale ale recipes. It can add candy-like fruit expression without feeling flat or one-note.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Idaho Gem is most often associated with red cherry and pineapple, backed by grapefruit, herbal spice, and mint-like freshness. It performs especially well in late kettle additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping where its layered aroma profile can stay forward in the finished beer.

It is especially well suited to IPA, pale ale, NEIPA, hazy IPA, and fruit-forward ale, where brewers want a more distinctive aroma profile than the usual citrus and tropical combinations.

Why Brewers Choose Idaho Gem

Brewers choose Idaho Gem when they want an American hop with unusual fruit character, strong aroma appeal, and a profile that can make a recipe feel more original. It is a useful option for beers that need vibrant fruit expression with a little extra personality.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 11.0% - 14.0%
  • Beta acid: 5.0% - 7.0%
  • Total oils: 1.3 - 2.3 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, NEIPA, hazy IPA, and fruit-forward ale

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 hop aroma, oils, and brewing performance.