Triskel Hops - French Grown T-90 Pellets

Triskel Hops for Floral Aroma, Soft Fruit, and Refined French Character

Triskel is a French grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and appreciated for its elegant balance of floral, soft fruit, citrus, and herbal notes. Brewers often choose it when they want a hop that feels delicate and aromatic, but still modern enough to add a little more fruit character than classic noble varieties alone. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Tropical Fruit.

That balance makes Triskel especially useful in lighter, more nuanced beers. It can add sophistication and subtle complexity without pushing the beer into aggressive hop territory, which is exactly where it shines.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Triskel is known for floral, sweet fruit, citrus, and mild herbal character, often showing melon, lychee, and peach-like notes. It tends to feel polished and restrained rather than forceful, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want aroma lift and refinement instead of saturation.

In the brewhouse, Triskel works well for late additions, whirlpool use, dry hopping in lighter styles, and even first wort hopping when a smoother bitterness is desired. It fits naturally in Belgian-inspired ales, saison, Kölsch-style beer, pilsner, pale ale, and wheat beer where elegant aroma should remain part of the beer's balance.

Why Brewers Choose Triskel

Brewers often choose Triskel because it offers a more refined and aromatic profile than many louder modern hops, while still bringing enough fruit nuance to stay interesting. It is a strong option when the goal is to build a beer with finesse, freshness, and a distinctly European feel.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: France
• Hop form: T-90 Pellets
• Alpha acid: 2.8% - 5.0%
• Beta acid: 4.0% - 5.0%
• Total oils: 1.5 - 2.0 mL/100g
• Typical beer styles: Belgian-inspired ales, saison, Kölsch-style beer, pilsner, pale ale, and wheat beer

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 delicate aroma compounds and brewing quality.