Hop: Melba™

Description

Melba™ was bred by Ellerslie Hop Estate and has a hop oil content similar to Galaxy™. Has parentage of Brewer's Gold and unknown male variety.

General Information

Alias The dame of hops
Profile Passion fruit, grapefruit, and citrus
Country Australia
Substitutes Galaxy™
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 2000 - 2500 lbs/acre
Beer Styles IPA, American Pale Ale

Acids

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 10.0%
Beta Acid 2.5 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 25.0 - 35.0%

Oils

Total Oil 2.0 - 4.0 ml/100g
Myrcene N/A
Humulene N/A
Caryophyllene N/A
Farnesene N/A

Additional Characteristics

Cones Compact density
Maturity Early

Melba Aroma/Flavor Profile

Fact Sheet(s)

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-23 08:26:51 (Added: 2020-11-23 08:26:51)
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
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