Belma® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Belma® was found growing on the side of the picking facility of Hops Direct family homestead and heritage of Magnum and Kitamidori. It is named for the road that leads to the aforementioned Puterbaugh Farms. Belma® was released in 2012.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Belma, the best alternative is Pacific Gem™.

At A Glance

Profile Aroma of orange, slight grapefruit, tropical, pineapple, strawberry, and melon.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 8.5 - 11.3%
Substitutes Pacific Gem™
Pairs with Cascade, Cashmere, Centennial, Citra®, Comet, El Dorado®, Idaho 7®
Beer Styles Pale, North East India Pale Ale, Pilsner, Porter

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Excellent

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 8.5 - 11.3%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 34.0 - 38.0%
Total Oil 1.0 - 1.3 ml/100g
Myrcene 65.0 - 68.0%
Humulene 5.0 - 15.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0 - 10.0%
Farnesene 0.1%

Belma Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2026-01-21 18:58:33
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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.