{"product_id":"celeste-hops-pellets","title":"Celeste Hops Pellets (formerly WCHB-102 \/ Exp 2B) | U.S. Grown T-90","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCeleste Hops, Formerly WCHB-102 \/ Exp 2B\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeleste is the named release of the West Coast Hop Breeding variety previously sold as WCHB-102 or Experimental 2B. It is a U.S.-grown aroma hop with a clean, bright fruit profile that fits modern pale ales, IPAs, hoppy lagers, and other beers where expressive aroma matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a mix of passion fruit, honeydew, sweet citrus, orchard fruit, and pine. Earlier WCHB-102 lots were often described with lime zest, lemon, melon, apple, pear, and pine resin, so this listing keeps the former experimental name in place for brewers matching recipes or prior purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeleste works well in whirlpool and dry hop additions where its fruit and pine character can show clearly. It can also be used in late-boil additions when you want citrus and melon notes without turning the beer harsh or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, pale ale, hoppy pilsner, session IPA, and other hop-forward styles. It can stand alone in a single-hop batch or blend with citrus, tropical, resinous, or New World lager hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose Celeste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewers reach for Celeste when they want a modern Oregon-grown hop with clean fruit, good aromatic lift, and enough pine structure to keep the beer from tasting one-dimensional. It is especially useful when a recipe previously called for WCHB-102 or Exp 2B and you want the current named variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHop Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celeste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormer names:\u003c\/strong\u003e WCHB-102, Experimental 2B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Coast Hop Breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHop form:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 Pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically about 8% - 12.8%, depending on lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly reported around 1.4 - 1.8 mL\/100g for WCHB-102 lots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical beer styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, pale ale, hoppy pilsner, session IPA, and hop-forward lagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to preserve hop aroma and brewing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Ounces","offer_id":50024471068950,"sku":"hops-pellet-celeste-1oz","price":2.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pounds","offer_id":50024471101718,"sku":"hops-pellet-celeste-1lb","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/exp-2b-hops.webp?v=1746043930","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/celeste-hops-pellets","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}