Description
Ella hop pellets 100 g – Australian hop with two faces
Ella is an Australian variety bred by Hop Products Australia (HPA), formerly known as Stella. The hop has a high oil content and changes character with the dose: small amounts give soft florals and spice, while larger doses and dry hopping give intense grapefruit and tropical fruit. It can be used for both bitterness and aroma.
Aroma and flavour
- Low dose: soft florals and spice
- High dose: grapefruit and tropical fruit
- Peach, lavender, lime and blackcurrant
- A hint of green pepper
Use and beer styles
- Dual purpose: bittering, late additions and dry hopping
- Large doses balance heavy malt bills and strong yeast character
- Alternative varieties: Vic Secret and Galaxy
Technical data
- Alpha acid for the lot: stated in the product title
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 13.4–19.2%
- Typical beta acid: 5.2–7.5%
- Total oil: up to 2.8 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of oil): 33.7–40%
- Humulene (share of oil): 16.3–21.6%
- Origin: Australia
- Pack size: 100 g pellets
Typical values for the variety are taken from BarthHaas. Alpha and oil content vary from year to year, so calculate bitterness from the alpha acid in the product title.
Storage
The hops are vacuum-packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C. Keep them cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Stored this way they keep for a long time, including older harvests.
Hop quality and storage – technical article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about Ella
Why does Ella taste different depending on the dose?
In small doses Ella gives soft florals and spice. At larger doses and in dry hopping, grapefruit and tropical fruit come through.
What can I use instead of Ella?
Vic Secret and Galaxy are the alternatives we list. Both are Australian varieties with tropical fruit.
How much alpha acid does this Ella have?
BarthHaas gives a typical 13.4–19.2% for the variety. The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title, so use that figure when you calculate bitterness.
How should I store the hops?
Cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Seal an opened bag well, ideally with a vacuum sealer. Stored correctly, hops keep for a long time, including older harvests.
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