Huell Melon T90 Hop Pellets German Hops

Huell Melon T90 Hop Pellets German Hops

Huell Melon is a distinctive German aroma hop, developed at the Hüll Hop Research Centre and released in 2012. Bred from American Cascade and a German breeding line, it was one of the new generation of German hops created to offer brewers something a little different from traditional noble varieties.

As its name suggests, Huell Melon is particularly known for its sweet honeydew melon character, accompanied by fresh strawberry, apricot and gentle tropical fruit notes. There's also a delicate floral and herbal quality that gives this hop a pleasantly rounded finish.

Although it has German roots, Huell Melon is quite different from traditional Hallertau varieties. Its soft, fruity character works particularly well in pale ales, wheat beers, blonde ales, saisons and modern lagers. Late boil additions, whirlpool hopping and dry hopping are excellent ways to bring out its distinctive melon and berry aromas.

Hop Characteristics

• Origin: Germany
• Format: T90 Hop Pellets
• Alpha Acid: 5.70%
• Aroma & Flavour: Honeydew melon, strawberry, apricot, tropical fruit and gentle floral notes
• Usage: Late boil, whirlpool, dry hopping and bittering
• Beer Styles: Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, Blonde Ale, Saison and Modern Lager

Hop Pairings

Huell Melon works beautifully alongside Mandarina Bavaria, combining its soft melon and strawberry character with bright tangerine and orange notes.

Hallertau Blanc is another excellent companion, adding white grape and gooseberry for a refreshing, fruit-forward pale ale.

For something a little different, try pairing Huell Melon with Lemondrop, bringing fresh lemon and subtle herbal notes to complement the sweeter melon character.

Huell Melon is also well worth exploring as a single-hop blonde ale or wheat beer, allowing its distinctive melon and strawberry aromas to take centre stage.