Styrian Wolf Hops - Slovenian Grown T-90 Pellets
Styrian Wolf Hops for Tropical Fruit, Citrus, and Bold Slovenian Aroma
Styrian Wolf is a Slovenian grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and known for bringing a more modern, fruit-forward profile than many classic European varieties. Brewers often choose it when they want tropical fruit and citrus character with enough floral and berry depth to keep the aroma expressive and distinctive.
That makes Styrian Wolf especially useful in recipes that want bright modern hop character without defaulting only to American or New Zealand varieties. It can lead a hop bill in aromatic styles or add a different kind of fruit complexity when blended with more familiar modern hops.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Styrian Wolf is known for mango, passion fruit, melon, lemon, lemongrass, elderflower, violet, and light berry character. It tends to feel vivid and aromatic while staying relatively polished, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want strong fruit expression with a slightly more elegant edge.
In the brewhouse, Styrian Wolf works well for late additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping, while still offering solid bittering capability from its higher alpha acid range. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, hazy IPA, Belgian-inspired ale, and hop-forward lager where a bright fruit-forward profile can shine.
Why Brewers Choose Styrian Wolf
Brewers often choose Styrian Wolf because it brings modern tropical character from a less predictable origin, which can add variety and originality to hop-driven recipes. It is a strong option when the goal is to build aromatic intensity with a profile that feels both modern and slightly different from standard U.S. hop bills.
Hop Specifications
- Origin: Slovenia
- Hop form: T-90 Pellets
- Alpha acid: 10.0% - 15.0%
- Beta acid: 5.0% - 6.0%
- Total oils: 3.0 - 4.5 mL/100g
- Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, hazy IPA, Belgian-inspired ale, and hop-forward lager
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, aroma intensity, and brewing performance.