Hallertau Blanc T90 Hop Pellets German Hops

Hallertau Blanc T90 Hop Pellets German Hops

Hallertau Blanc is a modern German aroma hop with a distinctive fruity, white wine character. Developed at the Hüll Hop Research Centre in Germany and released in 2012, it was bred from American Cascade and a German breeding line, bringing something quite different to the traditional Hallertau hop family.

Expect refreshing white grape, gooseberry and grapefruit aromas, accompanied by hints of passionfruit, lemongrass and tropical fruit. Its crisp, wine-like character makes Hallertau Blanc particularly appealing to brewers looking for something a little different from the usual citrus-heavy hop varieties.

Hallertau Blanc is an excellent choice for modern pale ales, IPAs, saisons, wheat beers and contemporary lagers. Although it can contribute bitterness, late boil additions, whirlpool hopping and dry hopping are particularly effective for showcasing its distinctive fruity aroma.

Hop Characteristics

• Origin: Germany
• Format: T90 Hop Pellets
• Harvest: 2022
• Alpha Acid: 8.3%
• Aroma & Flavour: White grape, gooseberry, grapefruit, passionfruit and lemongrass
• Usage: Bittering, late boil, whirlpool and dry hopping
• Beer Styles: Pale Ale, IPA, Saison, Wheat Beer and Modern Lager

Hop Pairings

Hallertau Blanc works beautifully alongside Nelson Sauvin, combining their distinctive white grape and gooseberry characteristics for a refreshing, wine-like hop profile.

Motueka is another excellent companion, adding fresh lime and citrus notes that complement Hallertau Blanc's fruity character.

For something a little different, try pairing it with Mandarina Bavaria, bringing additional orange and mandarin notes to a modern German-inspired pale ale.

Hallertau Blanc is also well worth exploring as a single-hop pale ale, allowing its distinctive white wine and tropical fruit character to take centre stage.