Huell Melon Organic
BREWING QUALITY
Huell Melon or Hüll Melon is a new variety from Germany with distinctive honeydew melon and strawberry aroma. The variety was bred at Hüll, and released in 2012 as one of the varieties bred in response to demand from the craft beer industry’s desire for bold tastes and differentiating flavors.
ORIGIN / HISTORY
German origin. Pedigree Daughter of Cascade.
AGRONOMICS
Has very distinct flavors of honeydew melon and strawberry, not commonly associated with hops. Many people find the aromas associated with this hop to be entirely unique to the lupulin family. Due to it’s unique flavor profile, the possibilities of using are endless.
OIL COMPONENTS
| Total Oil | 0.7 – 0.9 ml/100 g |
| Caryophyllene | 5 - 10% of total oil |
| Farnesene | <1% of total oil |
| Humulene | 10 - 20% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 36% of total oil |
ACID COMPONENTS
| Alpha Acids | 6.9 – 7.5% w/w |
| Beta Acids | 7.3 - 7.9% w/w |
| Cohumulone | 25 - 30% of alpha acids |