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Package of Zappa Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Zappa
A/A: 5.5%
United States
Aroma
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Zappa Hops – U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

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

Zappa Hops for Tropical Fruit, Spice, and Wildly Distinctive Aroma

Zappa is a United States grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and known for one of the most unusual aromatic profiles in modern brewing. Brewers often choose it when they want tropical fruit and citrus, but also the spice, mint, pine, and cereal-like notes that make Zappa stand apart from more conventional hop varieties. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Passion Fruit.

That unconventional character is exactly why it appeals to brewers looking for something memorable. Zappa can make a beer feel playful, intense, and unmistakably different when used in styles that allow its more eccentric notes to show clearly.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Zappa is known for tropical fruit, spice, citrus, pine, mint, and a candy-cereal note that some brewers compare to Fruity Pebbles®. It tends to feel expressive and unpredictable rather than polished and restrained, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want bold aroma with real personality.

In the brewhouse, Zappa works well for bittering, late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in hazy IPA, milkshake IPA, fruited sour, and pale ale where brewers want a hop profile that feels vivid, distinctive, and a little unconventional.

Why Brewers Choose Zappa

Brewers often choose Zappa because it offers a profile that is hard to mistake for any other hop. It is a strong option when the goal is to build a beer with tropical intensity, spicy edge, and a signature aromatic fingerprint that makes the final beer stand out.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 6.0% - 8.0%
  • Beta acid: 8.0% - 9.0%
  • Total oils: 1.8 - 2.5 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: Hazy IPA, milkshake IPA, fruited sour, and pale ale

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.