Limealicious® is a vibrant, citrus-forward powerhouse that serves as a regional answer to the high-demand lime varieties typically found in the Southern Hemisphere. Bred by Wild About Hops and released in 2020, this variety is a daughter of Motueka™ and is named for its unique lime-green leaves that glow with yellow-lime stripes in the sun. It was specifically designed to bridge the gap between traditional hop character and the intense, zesty fruit profiles required for modern "refreshment" beers. By leveraging parentage that excels in providing a consistent punch of citrus, Limealicious® offers a reliable alternative for brewers looking to achieve a massive lime presence without the use of extracts or fruit additions.
The profile of Limealicious® is an assertive and refreshing explosion of bright citrus and tropical zest. It leads with a dominant primary bouquet of fresh lime peel, key lime pie, and lemon sorbet, followed closely by a sophisticated secondary layer of white pepper and light herbal mint. Unlike many hops that fade into a generic citrus character, Limealicious® maintains a focused, tart lime expression that cuts through the malt bill with precision. On the palate, it imparts a crisp, clean sensation with a faint, mojito-like sweetness, making it the premier choice for brewers seeking a vivid, zesty aromatic layer for light, crisp, and summer-focused beer styles.
If you can't find Limealicious, the best alternatives are Lemondrop™, Lime Burst, Motueka™, or Wakatu™.
| Profile | Key Lime, Lemon Sorbet, White Pepper, Fresh Mint, Herbal |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 9.0 - 12.0% |
| Substitutes | Lemondrop™, Lime Burst, Motueka™, Wakatu™ |
| Pairs with | El Dorado® (to add a candy-like fruitiness), Motueka™ (for a "Double Lime" experience), Northern Brewer (to provide a woody/minty foundation for the citrus top-notes) |
| Beer Styles | Mexican Lager, Gose, Margarita Gose, Wheat Beer, Summer Ale, Session India Pale Ale |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Storage Stability |
|
| Alpha Acid | 9.0 - 12.0% |
| Beta Acid | 3.0 - 5.0% |
| Cohumulone | 22.0 - 28.0% |
| Total Oil | 1.5 - 2.5 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 45.0 - 60.0% |
| Humulene | 10.0 - 18.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 5.0 - 10.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.4 - 0.7% |
#Tropical-Fruit (Vacation in a Glass)
Mid-week escape. Looking for massive notes of mango, pineapple, or passionfruit? These hops are the stars of hazy pales and juicy NEIPAs. Explore #Tropical-Fruit Hops!