
BRAMLING X, Pellets T90
Bramling X is a classic British hop variety offering a unique blend of traditional earthy qualities with a fruity twist, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of beer styles.
- Flavour Profile: A delightful balance of spicy blackcurrant, blackberry, and subtle floral undertones.
- Beer Styles: English Ales, Porters, Stouts, Belgian Styles.
- Alpha Acids: 5.0% - 8.0%
- How to Use Bramling X: This hop excels in aroma additions and dry hopping, imparting its distinctive fruity and earthy qualities. It is also suitable for moderate bittering when used earlier in the boil.
Description
What is Bramling X?
Bramling X is a British hop variety that has captivated brewers with its distinct personality and versatile use. Born from a heritage that includes both traditional English and wild Canadian hop varieties, it carries a unique profile that bridges the old world with a contemporary twist.
How to Use Bramling X
As a bittering hop, Bramling X provides a rounded bitterness, perfect for balancing malt-forward beers. For aroma, it delivers an intriguing bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and hints of lemon, accented by its signature earthy undertones. When used as a dry hop, it shines with fruity notes that complement rich malts and darker beer styles.
- Bitter Hop: Its moderate alpha acid range makes Bramling X suitable for controlled bitterness, ideal for traditional English ales or malt-forward beers where smooth bitterness is key.
- Aroma Hop: Bramling X truly comes alive as an aroma hop, releasing its complex fruity and spicy notes that add depth to the brew. Whether in a stout, porter, or ale, its aroma evokes images of bramble-laden countryside walks.
- Dry Hop: For a final flourish, Bramling X works beautifully as a dry hop, accentuating fruit-forward elements and harmonising with darker malts for a richer and more vibrant beer.
Flavour Profile
The distinctive flavour of Bramling X is its strength. A complex mix of blackberry, blackcurrant, and citrus gives it a fruity punch, balanced by a spicy, earthy backbone. The result is a hop that feels both familiar and exciting, versatile enough for experimental brews or traditional recipes.
Combining with Other Hops
Bramling X pairs wonderfully with other British hops like Fuggle or Goldings to accentuate its earthy, floral qualities. For a more contemporary twist, it can be combined with American or New World hops to enhance its fruity profile.
Benefits of Bramling X
Bramling X is cherished for its ability to bring both character and versatility to brewing. Whether you’re crafting a robust porter or a refreshing ale, this hop stands out for its unique ability to enhance the beer’s depth and complexity.
Substituting:
- Substituting Bramling X: If Bramling X is unavailable, hops like Challenger or Northdown can mimic its earthy, fruity essence, although with slightly different intensity.
- Bramling X as a Substitute: Bramling X can effectively substitute traditional British hops in recipes, offering a unique twist with its pronounced blackcurrant and spicy character.
History
Developed in the 1920s at Wye College, Bramling X is a hybrid of the traditional English Bramling hop and a wild Canadian variety. Its creation reflects a time when hop breeders sought to blend new and old characteristics, and it has become a classic British choice, prized for its rich flavour and aroma.
Key Features:
Origin: United Kingdom
FLAVOUR PROFILE:
- Blackberry
- Blackcurrant
- Lemon
- Spice
- Earthy
HOP STATISTICS:
ACID COMPONENTS
Alpha Acids 5 – 8% w/w
Beta Acids 2 – 3.5% w/w
Cohumulone 26 – 35% of alpha acids
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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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