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Package of Southern Sublime 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 Sublime
A/A: 13.01%
South Africa
Aroma
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Southern Sublime 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 Sublime Hops for Mango, Pineapple, and Bold South African Fruit Character

Southern Sublime is a South African grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and appreciated for its combination of bright tropical fruit and a slightly deeper modern hop edge. Brewers often choose it when they want mango and pineapple up front, but with enough plum, citrus, and dank character to keep the profile from feeling overly simple. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Kool-aid, Fruity, Plums.

That broader range gives Southern Sublime a useful place in both West Coast and hazy hop bills. It can add fruit-forward aroma, but it also brings enough structure to stand up in recipes that need a little more bite and depth.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Southern Sublime is known for mango, pineapple, plum, citrus, spicy notes, and light dank character. It tends to feel tropical but not overly soft, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want fruit aroma with a little more complexity and edge.

In the brewhouse, Southern Sublime works well for bittering, late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, West Coast IPA, and hazy IPA where brewers want tropical lift with enough backbone to stay interesting.

Why Brewers Choose Southern Sublime

Brewers often choose Southern Sublime because it brings tropical fruit character with a more layered finish than many straightforward mango-forward hops. It is a strong option when the goal is to keep a beer juicy and modern while still preserving some bite and definition.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: South Africa
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 8.3% - 13.5%
  • Beta acid: 2.1% - 5.0%
  • Total oils: 0.8 - 1.6 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, West Coast IPA, and hazy IPA

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 hop oils, tropical aroma, and brewing quality.