Mackinac Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets
Mackinac Hops for Pineapple, Mango, and Juicy Modern Hop Expression
Mackinac is a U.S. grown hop offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers who want a fruit-forward aroma variety built for modern hop-forward beer. It is especially known for pineapple, mango, citrus, tangerine, berry, and soft floral character, making it a strong choice for brewers looking to create juicy, expressive beers with broad appeal. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Tropical Fruit, Melon, Spicy, Black Pepper.
Its profile is especially useful in recipes where the goal is saturated fruit aroma without harsh bitterness. Mackinac can work on its own or alongside other modern varieties to build layered tropical character in haze-forward and aromatic beer styles.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Mackinac is most often associated with pineapple and mango, backed by citrus, tangerine, sweet berry, and light floral notes. It performs especially well in late additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping where its fruit-driven aroma can stay prominent in the finished beer.
It is especially well suited to hazy IPA, pale ale, NEIPA, and fruit-forward lager, where brewers want juicy hop character with a softer, smooth-edged finish.
Why Brewers Choose Mackinac
Brewers choose Mackinac when they want a modern American hop with strong tropical appeal, juicy aroma, and versatile use in contemporary hop-forward styles. It is a practical option for recipes that need fruit intensity and a polished, easy-to-like profile.
Hop Specifications
- Origin: United States
- Hop form: T-90 Pellets
- Alpha acid: 10.0% - 13.0%
- Beta acid: 3.0% - 5.0%
- Total oils: 1.5 - 2.5 mL/100g
- Typical beer styles: hazy IPA, pale ale, NEIPA, and fruit-forward lager
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 oils, aroma intensity, and brewing performance.