{"product_id":"alora-t90-hop-pellets-us-hops","title":"Alora T90 Hop Pellets – US Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAlora T90 Hop Pellets – US Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlora T90 hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a relatively new American hop variety with a wonderfully distinctive combination of peach, apricot, sweet melon and yuzu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly known as HS17701, Alora™ was developed through the Hopsteiner breeding programme and is one of the more unusual modern US hop varieties available to home brewers. Unlike many newer hops that lean heavily towards big tropical fruit, Alora offers a more delicate combination of stone fruit, melon and bright citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlora is particularly interesting in Pale Ale, IPA, NEIPA, Hazy IPA, Lager and other modern beers, where its unusual fruit character can be allowed to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for something a little different from the usual Citra and Mosaic combinations, Alora is a hop worth experimenting with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlora Hop Flavour \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlora has a distinctive fruit-forward profile that combines stone fruit, melon and citrus rather than relying on one dominant tropical characteristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on how you use it, you can expect a combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApricot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet melon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYuzu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of peach, apricot and sweet melon gives Alora a softer fruit character, while yuzu brings a bright citrus edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it particularly interesting for brewers who want plenty of hop character without automatically heading towards the familiar grapefruit, mango and passionfruit profile found in many modern American varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Alora T90 Hop Pellets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlora T90 pellet\u003cstrong\u003es\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used for bittering, flavour and aroma, although its unusual character is particularly well suited to later additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLate Kettle Additions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate additions of Alora can provide flavour and aroma alongside some bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding Alora during the final 5–15 minutes of the boil can bring out its peach, apricot, melon and citrus character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Pale Ale or IPA, a late addition can give the beer a noticeable fruit character without making the hop profile overly aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhirlpool \/ Hop Stand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whirlpool is a particularly good place to experiment with Alora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding Alora to the whirlpool or hop stand allows you to extract plenty of its stone-fruit, melon and citrus character while keeping the bitterness contribution relatively controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it an interesting choice for Pale Ales, IPAs and NEIPAs, but it can also work surprisingly well in lighter beers where its more delicate fruit character can take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDry Hopping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlora is well suited to dry hopping, particularly if you want to explore its unusual aroma rather than simply use it as a bittering hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry hopping can bring forward the peach, apricot, sweet melon and yuzu character, giving the finished beer a fresh and distinctive aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry Alora on its own for a single-hop Pale Ale, or combine it with other varieties to build something more complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Alora is less familiar than hops such as Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe, a single-hop beer is a great way to find out exactly what this variety can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlora Hop Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Alora T90 hop pellets are grown in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHop variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alora™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormerly known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS17701\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e T90 hop pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.6\u003cstrong\u003e%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bittering, flavour and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late kettle additions, whirlpool and dry hopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach, apricot, sweet melon and yuzu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal beer styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale Ale, IPA, NEIPA, Hazy IPA, Lager and modern hop-forward beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlora has a typical alpha acid range of 7–10%, so always use the alpha acid value printed on your packet when calculating bitterness. Alpha acid levels naturally vary between crops and individual lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing with Alora Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlora is a hop that rewards a little experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to brew a single-hop Alora Pale Ale? This is probably one of the best ways to discover what makes the variety different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to build a modern Alora IPA or NEIPA? Use it in the whirlpool and dry hop to bring out its peach, melon and citrus character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr use Alora alongside more familiar varieties to add something unexpected to a hop blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlora could work particularly well with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grainoversands.co.uk\/products\/citra-hop-pellets?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=citra\u0026amp;_psid=d0a7a5722\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Citra T90 hop pellets\"\u003eCitra\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grainoversands.co.uk\/products\/mosaic-t90-hop-pellets?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=mosaic\u0026amp;_psid=253f4b48b\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Mosaic T90 hop pellets\"\u003eMosaic\u003c\/a\u003e, where its peach and melon character can sit alongside bigger citrus and tropical flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would also be interesting alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grainoversands.co.uk\/products\/nectaron-2024?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=nect\u0026amp;_psid=1cd4ba0c1\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Nectaron T90 hop pellets\"\u003eNectaron\u003c\/a\u003e, combining Alora's peach, apricot and melon with Nectaron's pineapple and passionfruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor something more unusual, pairing Alora with Motueka could create a bright combination of peach, melon and fresh lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Alora Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the genuinely interesting things about Alora is its unusual hop oil composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlora contains a notably high proportion of an oil component called selinene, a compound rarely found in hops. Hopsteiner identifies this unusual chemistry as one of the reasons for Alora's distinctive flavour and aroma profile. The variety also contains elevated levels of bound 3MH thiol precursors, which can contribute additional tropical and citrus character in beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to understand the chemistry to enjoy the hop, of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important bit for the brewer is that Alora doesn't simply taste like another version of an existing American hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach. Apricot. Sweet melon. Yuzu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes it particularly interesting for home brewers who like trying hops that are a little outside the mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Alora T90 Hop Pellets from Grain Over Sands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a less familiar American hop to experiment with, Alora T90 hop pellets are well worth trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its distinctive combination of peach, apricot, sweet melon and yuzu, Alora offers something quite different from the big tropical and citrus profiles of the better-known modern US varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in the late kettle, whirlpool or dry hop, or brew a single-hop beer and see what this unusual variety can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach. Apricot. Sweet melon. Yuzu. Alora is a little different — and that's exactly why we like it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grain Over Sands","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":57526971892094,"sku":"GOS97a","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":57526971924862,"sku":"GOS97b","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":57526971957630,"sku":"GOS98rb","price":0.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/8582\/3614\/files\/Alora_T90_Hop_Pellets_US_Hops.jpg?v=1788159558","url":"https:\/\/grainoversands.co.uk\/products\/alora-t90-hop-pellets-us-hops","provider":"Grain Over Sands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}