Description
Cryo Pop Original Blend 25 g – Cryo Hops blend with tropical aroma
Cryo Pop Original Blend is a blend of Cryo Hops from Yakima Chief Hops, designed to give a powerful "pop" of aroma in the beer. Expect plenty of tropical fruit, stone fruit and citrus aroma. The alpha acid in this lot is 22.5%.
How Cryo Pop is made
Yakima Chief Hops launched Cryo Hops in 2017: a cryogenic process producing concentrated lupulin pellets with maximum aroma impact, while reducing the drawbacks of high hopping rates. For Cryo Pop they combined the process with lab analysis able to detect aroma compounds that previously could not be measured.
The blend consists of hop varieties rich in soluble aroma compounds that survive heat, fermentation and CO2 in the brewing process. By combining the most impactful and complementary compounds, you get a powerful hop pellet with tropical fruit, stone fruit and citrus.
How to use Cryo Pop
- In single hop beers
- To boost the character of other hop varieties
- During active fermentation for biotransformation
- In the whirlpool or hop stand and for dry hopping
Dosage
Yakima Chief Hops states a dosing rate for Cryo Pop of 40–50% of a T90 pellet addition, as a starting point when creating or adjusting a recipe.
Read more about using Cryo Pop and its aroma profile (PDF)
What are Cryo Hops?
The name comes from the Greek word "kryos", meaning frost. Cryo Hops is a cryogenic process from Yakima Chief Hops that separates whole hop cones into two parts: concentrated lupulin and bract. Both parts are kept cold in a nitrogen-rich environment throughout the process, from separation to pelleting.
Cryo Hops pellets are the concentrated lupulin, containing resins and aromatic oils. They give intense hop flavour and aroma, so you can dose large amounts of alpha acids and oils without astringent flavours or vegetal material in the beer. The pellets can be used anywhere regular hops are used, but work best in the whirlpool or hop stand and for dry hopping.
Benefits of Cryo Hops
- Almost twice the resin content of traditional T90 pellets
- Intense hop flavour and aroma
- Fewer grassy and vegetal flavours
- Less hop trub gives more beer per batch and a lower cost per litre of finished beer
Technical data
- Producer: Yakima Chief Hops
- Alpha acid in this lot: 22.5%
- Pack size: 25 g pellets
- Producer's recommended storage: near freezing, preferably -1 to 2 °C. Unopened, nitrogen-flushed and vacuum-sealed packs remain stable for 3 years.
Frequently asked questions about Cryo Pop Original Blend
How much Cryo Pop should I use?
Start with 40–50% of the weight you would use of regular T90 pellets. Adjust to taste once you have brewed the recipe.
Can I add Cryo Pop during fermentation?
Yes. Cryo Pop works well during active fermentation for biotransformation, as many brewers do with NEIPA. It can also be used in the whirlpool and for regular dry hopping.
What is the difference between Cryo Pop and regular Cryo Hops?
Regular Cryo Hops are concentrated lupulin from a single hop variety. Cryo Pop is a blend of Cryo Hops, made from varieties rich in soluble aroma compounds that survive heat, fermentation and CO2.
How should I store Cryo Hops?
Keep them cold, dark and airtight. Yakima Chief Hops recommends storage near freezing, preferably between -1 and 2 °C. Reseal an opened pack airtight, ideally vacuum-packed.
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