{"product_id":"melba-hops-pellets","title":"Melba Hops - Australian Grown T-90 Pellets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMelba hops for Australian citrus, grapefruit, and passionfruit character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelba hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are Australian-grown T-90 pellet hops from the Ellerslie breeding program. They are a dual-purpose variety with enough alpha acid for practical bittering, but the main reason to use Melba is its bright late-hop character: citrus, grapefruit, passionfruit, and other summery fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Melba when you want Australian hop flavor that is fruit-forward without being as intense as Galaxy. Early additions can provide clean, slightly spicy bitterness. Late kettle, whirlpool, and dry-hop additions bring out the citrus and passionfruit side more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHop form:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 pellet hops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e dual purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical alpha acid range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0-10.0%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical beta acid range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5-5.0%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical total oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0-4.0 mL\/100 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e citrus, grapefruit, passionfruit, floral fruit, light resin, and gentle spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest beer styles for Melba\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelba is a strong fit for Australian pale ale, American pale ale, IPA, hazy IPA, saison, amber ale, and fruit-leaning wheat beer. It can handle a clean bittering charge, but most brewers will get the best value from Melba in late additions where the grapefruit and passionfruit notes stay visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor related Australian hop options, compare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/galaxy-hops-pellets\"\u003eGalaxy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vic-secret-hop-pellets\"\u003eVic Secret\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hops-pellet-topaz-au-1oz\"\u003eTopaz\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pride-of-ringwood-hops-pellets\"\u003ePride of Ringwood\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use Melba hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bitterness, add Melba near the start of the boil and calculate IBUs from your recipe software using the alpha acid value on your package when available. For flavor and aroma, use Melba in the last 10-15 minutes, whirlpool, or dry hop. Later additions are the better choice when the goal is citrus, grapefruit, and passionfruit rather than simple bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep T-90 pellet hops cold and sealed until brew day. After opening, press out excess air, reseal tightly, and store cold to protect the hop oils that give Melba its fruit-forward profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Melba hops taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelba is known for citrus, grapefruit, passionfruit, and summery fruit character, with light floral, resinous, and spicy notes in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Melba a bittering or aroma hop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelba is dual purpose. It can bitter cleanly, but late kettle, whirlpool, and dry-hop additions show off its fruit character better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use instead of Melba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGalaxy is the closest Australian comparison when you want passionfruit-heavy hop character, though it is usually more intense. Vic Secret or Topaz can also fit Australian hop-forward recipes, depending on the flavor direction you want.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Ounces","offer_id":51703594844438,"sku":"hops-pellet-melba-1oz","price":2.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pounds","offer_id":51703594877206,"sku":"hops-pellet-melba-1lb","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/melba-hops-blank-label.png?v=1786483754","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/melba-hops-pellets","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}