Description
Enigma hop pellets 100 g – Australian hop with berries and white grape
Enigma is an Australian high-alpha hop bred by Hop Products Australia (HPA), with Tettnanger in its pedigree. It is known for a complex, fruity character with white grape, tart redcurrant and sweet cantaloupe melon, and performs best in late additions and dry hopping.
Aroma and flavour
- White grape, tart redcurrant and cantaloupe melon
- Blackcurrant, blackberry, gooseberry and a hint of lime
- Passion fruit, pineapple and nutmeg
- Raspberry and white wine notes (Brewshop's description)
Use and beer styles
- Flavour hop for late additions, whirlpool and dry hopping
- High alpha acid, so the variety can also add bitterness
- Suits hop-forward beers where you want berries and white wine character
Technical data
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 15.6–19.5%
- Typical beta acid: 5.1–7.6%
- Total oil: up to 3.7 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of oil): 23–32.1%
- Humulene (share of oil): 8.9–18.8%
- 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 hops from earlier harvests.
Hop quality and storage – technical article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about Enigma
What does Enigma taste like?
Enigma gives white grape, tart redcurrant and sweet cantaloupe melon. BarthHaas also mentions blackcurrant, blackberry, gooseberry and a hint of lime.
When should I add Enigma?
Enigma performs best in late additions and dry hopping, where the aroma is preserved. Dry hopping is usually done around day 7–9 of fermentation.
How much alpha acid does this Enigma have?
BarthHaas gives a typical 15.6–19.5% for the variety. The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use it 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 hops from earlier harvests.
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