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Package of Southern Passion Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Southern Passion
A/A: 12.8%
South Africa
Aroma
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Southern Passion Hops - South African Grown T-90 Pellets

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

Southern Passion Hops for Passion Fruit, Guava, and Bright South African Character

Southern Passion is a South African grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and valued for a fruit-forward profile that brings tropical expression without feeling heavy or muddy. Brewers often choose it when they want passion fruit and guava notes supported by red berry and citrus accents that can brighten both modern and mixed-style hop bills.

That flexibility makes Southern Passion useful in more than just aggressive IPA recipes. It can add vivid aroma in pale ale and other hop-forward beers, but it can also work well in saisons and Belgian-inspired styles where fruit character should stay expressive yet controlled.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Southern Passion is known for passion fruit, guava, red berries, melon, grapefruit, and floral character. It tends to come across as lively and aromatic rather than resinous, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want fruit character with lift and clarity.

In the brewhouse, Southern Passion works well for bittering, late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, saison, and Belgian-inspired ales where a bright tropical profile can add energy without overwhelming the rest of the beer.

Why Brewers Choose Southern Passion

Brewers often choose Southern Passion because it offers expressive tropical fruit with a slightly different accent than more familiar American and New Zealand varieties. It is a strong option when the goal is to add passion fruit-driven aroma with enough nuance to keep the hop character interesting.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: South Africa
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 5.0% - 11.2%
  • Beta acid: 7.0% - 8.0%
  • Total oils: 0.7 - 1.3 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, saison, and Belgian-inspired ales

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 brightness, hop oils, and brewing performance.