Melba

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaAustralia

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About

Bred by Ellerslie Hop Estate, Melba or 'The Dame of Hops' as it is affectionately known, is a dual-use variety with high oil content and similarities to Galaxy. When used as an early addition, it is said to impart a clean and somewhat spicy bitterness. When used as an flavor or aroma addition though, properties of passionfruit, grapefruit and citrus come to the fore.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

CleanGrapefruitCitrus.PassionfruitCitrusSpicyClean Spicy BitternessAromas Of PassionfruitGrapefruit And Citrus.

Substitutes

Galaxy

Oil Composition

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid7.0 - 10.0%

Beta Acid2.5 - 5.0%

Co-Humulone25-35%

Technical Details

Total Oil2-4 mL/100g

HSI

Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop

External Resources

hopsteiner.com