{"product_id":"azacca-t90-hop-pellets-us-hops","title":"Azacca T90 Hop Pellets – US Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAzacca T90 Hop Pellets – US Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzacca T90 hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a modern American hop variety known for their intense mango, pineapple, citrus and stone-fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the Haitian god of agriculture, Azacca was bred in the USA and has become a popular choice for brewers looking for a big tropical hop profile with plenty of citrus and a subtle resinous edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca is particularly well suited to IPA, Pale Ale, NEIPA, Hazy IPA, Double IPA and other modern hop-forward beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like hops that bring \u003cstrong\u003emango, pineapple and citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e to the glass, with a little pine and spice in the background, Azacca is well worth trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAzacca Hop Flavour \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca has a distinctly tropical character, with mango and pineapple at the front and citrus and stone fruit adding extra depth.\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\u003eMango\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResinous and pine notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMango is one of Azacca's defining characteristics, giving it a particularly juicy quality when used in generous late additions or the dry hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe citrus and stone-fruit notes help balance the tropical character, while heavier hopping can bring out some of its more resinous and pine-like qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Azacca T90 Hop Pellets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzacca T90 pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used for bittering, flavour and aroma, although later additions are where this hop really comes into its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBittering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca can be used as a bittering hop, but its distinctive flavour is generally better saved for later in the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a modern Pale Ale or IPA, consider using a clean high-alpha hop such as Magnum for the main bitterness, allowing Azacca to make its contribution through late kettle, whirlpool and dry-hop additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early Azacca addition can still be useful when you want some of its character to become part of the background of the beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLate Kettle Additions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate additions of Azacca can provide plenty of mango, pineapple, citrus and stone-fruit character alongside some bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding Azacca during the final 5–15 minutes of the boil is a good way to build hop flavour without relying entirely on dry hopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an American Pale Ale, this can produce a noticeable tropical character while keeping the overall hop bill relatively straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhirlpool \/ Hop Stand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca works particularly well in the whirlpool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding Azacca to the whirlpool or hop stand allows you to build mango, pineapple, citrus and orange character while keeping the bitterness contribution relatively controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generous whirlpool charge works particularly well in Pale Ales, IPAs and NEIPAs, where its tropical fruit character can remain prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDry Hopping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca is an excellent \u003cstrong\u003ed\u003c\/strong\u003ery-hopping hop, particularly when you want a strong tropical fruit aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry hopping can bring out its mango, pineapple, citrus and stone-fruit character, with heavier hopping also revealing more of its resinous side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry Azacca on its own for a single-hop Pale Ale or IPA, or combine it with other varieties to build a more complex hop profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca pairs particularly well with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Centennial and Amarillo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAzacca Hop Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Azacca T90 hop pellets are grown in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHop variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Azacca\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 12.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse: \u003c\/strong\u003eBittering, flavour and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal beer styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e IPA, Pale Ale, NEIPA, Hazy IPA, Double IPA and modern hop-forward beers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing with Azacca Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca is a great choice when you want a beer with big tropical fruit character without relying on a complicated hop blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to brew a single-hop Azacca Pale Ale? 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Use it in the whirlpool and dry hop to push the mango and pineapple character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr combine it with other varieties to create a more layered hop profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca works particularly well with Citra and Mosaic, where its mango and pineapple character can complement their citrus and tropical profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more classic American combination, pair Azacca with Centennial or Amarillo to bring together tropical fruit, citrus and floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca can also work well alongside Simcoe, particularly if you want to add a little resin and pine beneath the tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAzacca – Big Mango Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzacca has earned a place in the modern brewer's hop cupboard because of its distinctive mango-led tropical fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many American hops now offer tropical fruit, Azacca has a particularly recognisable combination of mango, pineapple, citrus and stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used to make a bright and juicy Pale Ale or pushed harder in an IPA to produce a much bigger tropical profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a more resinous side to Azacca that can appear with heavier hopping, giving the variety enough depth to work in beers that sit somewhere between juicy New England and more traditional American IPA styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMango. 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