
AZACCA, pellets T90
Azacca is a unique hop renowned for its vibrant tropical fruit profile, offering brewers an exceptional palette of flavours to explore.
- Flavour Profile: Tropical fruit, citrus, and a touch of pine make Azacca a bold and versatile choice.
- Beer Styles: Ideal for IPAs, Pale Ales, and experimental brews.
- Alpha Acids: 5 – 8%
- How to Use Azacca: Primarily used as an aroma hop, Azacca can also shine in dry-hopping to enhance fruity, citrusy notes. Its versatility makes it a go-to choice for late boil additions or whirlpool techniques.
Description
What is Azacca?
Azacca is a powerhouse of tropical and citrus flavours, delivering notes of mango, papaya, and orange zest, with subtle pine undertones for balance. This hop’s vibrant aroma and clean bittering profile make it a standout for modern craft beers.
How to Use Azacca:
- Bitter Hop: Adds a clean, restrained bitterness, perfect for maintaining balance in hop-forward beers.
- Aroma Hop: Highlights tropical and citrus aromas when used late in the brewing process.
- Dry Hop: Amplifies bright fruit tones and enhances the sensory experience.
Flavour Profile:
Azacca bursts with tropical intensity, carrying nuances of ripe mango, juicy pineapple, and hints of citrus peel. The secondary pine notes provide depth and complexity.
Combining with Other Hops:
Azacca pairs wonderfully with hops like Citra, Mosaic, or El Dorado. This makes it an excellent addition for complex hop blends, enhancing tropical and citrus characteristics.
Substituting Azacca:
- Substituting Azacca: Citra and El Dorado are often used as alternatives to Azacca, thanks to their similar fruity and tropical profiles.
- Azacca as a Substitute: Its vibrant fruitiness and clean bitterness make Azacca a reliable replacement for hops like Amarillo or Galaxy in certain recipes.
History:
Developed as a high-performing, dual-purpose hop, Azacca’s rise in popularity stems from its distinctive flavour and versatility, making it a staple in the craft brewing scene.
Key Features:
Origin: USA
FLAVOUR PROFILE:
- Tropical fruit
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Citrus
- Pine
HOP STATISTICS:
ACID COMPONENTS
Alpha Acids 5 – 8% w/w
Beta Acids 2 – 3.5% w/w
Cohumulone 26 – 35% of alpha acids
OIL COMPONENTS
Total Oil 0.7 – 1.0 ml/100 g
Caryophyllene 14-18% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil
Humulene 25-33% of whole oil
Myrcene 35-40% of whole oil
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