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Package of Moutere Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Moutere
A/A: 16.7%
New Zealand
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Moutere Hops - New Zealand Grown T-90 Pellets

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

Moutere Hops for Pineapple, Grapefruit, and Bold New Zealand Intensity

Moutere is a New Zealand grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and known for combining high alpha acids with a forceful tropical-citrus profile. It is often chosen by brewers who want a hop that can contribute serious bittering power while still bringing expressive late-hop character. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Tropical Fruit, Hay, Earthy.

That combination makes Moutere especially useful in modern hop-forward beers where both structure and aroma matter. It has enough intensity to hold its own in larger whirlpool and dry hop loads, and enough bitterness potential to serve more than one role in the brewhouse.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Moutere is known for pineapple, grapefruit, and passionfruit character, often supported by deeper resinous citrus notes. Compared with softer New Zealand varieties, Moutere tends to feel bigger, bolder, and more concentrated, especially in heavily hopped beers.

In the brewhouse, Moutere is well suited to bittering, late-boil additions, whirlpool charges, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in IPA, hazy IPA, pale ale, hop-forward lager, and other modern styles where brewers want saturated fruit character with real intensity behind it.

Why Brewers Choose Moutere

Brewers often choose Moutere because it brings both high-alpha usefulness and unmistakable New Zealand aroma in the same hop. It is a strong option when the goal is tropical and citrus-forward character with enough punch to remain visible in aggressive hop schedules.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: New Zealand
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 17.0% - 19.0%
  • Beta acid: 7.0% - 9.0%
  • Total oils: 2.5 - 3.5 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, hazy IPA, pale ale, hop-forward lager, and other modern hop-driven beers

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 volatile hop oils and brewing performance.