IDAHO 7, Pellets T90

What is Idaho 7?
Idaho 7 is a relatively new hop cultivar that has quickly garnered attention for its ability to add complexity and depth to beers. It’s celebrated for its unique mix of tropical fruit, citrus, and pine characteristics, making it a standout choice in hop-forward styles.

How to Use Idaho 7:
Whether used as a bittering agent or a dry hop, Idaho 7 performs admirably. Its high alpha acid content ensures strong bittering capabilities, while its rich oil composition lends itself beautifully to late additions or dry hopping for maximum aroma impact.

• Bitter Hop: Thanks to its elevated alpha acids, Idaho 7 brings a robust and clean bitterness that supports bold flavours without overwhelming them.
• Aroma Hop: When used as an aroma hop, Idaho 7 shines with its intense tropical fruitiness, underscored by resinous pine and zesty citrus. It adds an unmistakable freshness to the brew.
• Dry Hop: Dry hopping with Idaho 7 unleashes its most vibrant qualities, enhancing the beer with layers of mango, pineapple, and subtle herbal undertones.

Flavour Profile:
The unique flavour blend of tropical fruits like mango and papaya, paired with resinous pine and citrus zest, gives Idaho 7 a signature character. This makes it an ideal partner for modern, hop-forward styles.

Combining with Other Hops:
Idaho 7 pairs exceptionally well with hops like Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, creating a balanced complexity that elevates the fruit-forward flavours while enhancing the overall depth of the beer.

Benefits of Idaho 7:
Idaho 7 offers brewers a robust and versatile hop for a wide range of styles. Its distinctive tropical, resinous, and citrus characteristics deliver bold and memorable flavour profiles, perfect for creative brewing.

Substitution:

• Substituting Idaho 7: When substituting Idaho 7, consider hops that mirror its tropical and resinous qualities, such as Mosaic or Simcoe. These provide a similar balance of fruit-forward and piney notes.
• Idaho 7 as a Substitute: Idaho 7 can substitute other bold tropical hops like Galaxy or Amarillo, providing a fresh twist to existing recipes with its unique flavour depth.

History:
Idaho 7 was developed in the US Pacific Northwest, an area renowned for innovative hop breeding. Its introduction brought a fresh tropical flair that has resonated deeply within the craft brewing community.

Key Features:
Origin: USA
FLAVOUR PROFILE:

• Tropical Fruit
• Citrus
• Pine
• Papaya
• Resin

HOP STATISTICS:

ACID COMPONENTS

Alpha Acids 9 - 14% w/w

Beta Acids 3.5 – 5% w/w

Co-Humulone 30 - 40% of alpha acids

OIL COMPONENTS

Total Oil 1 – 2 ml/100 g

Caryophyllene 6 - 10% of total oil

Farnesene <1% of total oil

Humulene 10 - 36% of total oil

Myrcene 25 - 55% of total oil

Linalool: 0.5 – 1% of total oil