{"product_id":"magnum-t90-hop-pellets-german-hops","title":"Magnum T90 Hop Pellets – German Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum T90 Hop Pellets – German Hops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum T90 hop pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are one of the most reliable high-alpha bittering hops available to home brewers. Originally bred in Germany, Magnum has become a firm favourite for brewers looking for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean, smooth bitterness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without adding an overpowering hop flavour to the finished beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Harvest Magnum hops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have an alpha acid of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you plenty of bitterness potential while still offering a subtle combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espice, citrus and floral character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum is an incredibly versatile hop and can be used in everything from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman lagers and Pilsners to British ales, American Pale Ales and IPAs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're looking for a dependable hop that lets you build bitterness without dominating the flavour of your beer, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum is an excellent choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum Hop Flavour \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum is not normally chosen for huge tropical or citrus aroma. Its appeal is its \u003c\/span\u003eclean bitterness with a restrained hop character\u003cspan\u003e that can sit comfortably underneath the other flavours in a beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on how it is used, you can expect subtle notes of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbal character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight fruity character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman hop research describes Magnum's aroma as tending towards \u003c\/span\u003efloral and fruity notes\u003cspan\u003e, with hop-spicy character becoming apparent in the beer. Other hop producers also describe notes of pepper, fruit and apple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed primarily as an early kettle addition, Magnum provides a clean and balanced bitterness without getting in the way of the malt, yeast or later hop additions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Magnum T90 Hop Pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum T90 pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are best known as a bittering hop, but they can also be used for flavour and aroma when added later in the brewing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBittering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where \u003c\/span\u003eMagnum really shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts relatively high alpha acid makes it an economical choice for achieving the required bitterness without needing large quantities of hops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum is particularly useful when you want a \u003c\/span\u003eclean, rounded bitterness\u003cspan\u003e and don't want your bittering addition to contribute a strong hop flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry Magnum as your main bittering hop in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Pilsner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLager\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKölsch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Bitter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing Magnum early in the boil allows you to establish the bitterness of the beer before adding more characterful hops later in the brewing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhirlpool \/ Hop Stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Magnum is primarily regarded as a bittering hop, it can also be used in the whirlpool or hop stand when you want a subtle contribution of \u003c\/span\u003espice, citrus and floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt won't deliver the huge tropical fruit character of modern varieties such as Citra or Nectaron, but that can actually be an advantage when brewing a more restrained beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small whirlpool addition can add another layer of traditional hop character without overwhelming the malt or yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Kettle Additions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate kettle additions of Magnum can provide a little more of its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espicy, floral and fruity character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside some additional bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor traditional German beers, a later addition can work particularly well when you want a little more hop expression without moving too far away from a clean and balanced profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor modern beers, Magnum is often better used early in the boil, with more aromatic varieties such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitra, Mosaic, Simcoe or Amarillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e added later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry Hopping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum isn't normally the first choice for dry hopping, particularly when compared with modern aroma varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, it can be used as part of a traditional or experimental dry-hop regime if you want to explore its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eherbal, spicy and subtle fruity character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor most modern Pale Ales and IPAs, we'd recommend using Magnum for bitterness and choosing a more expressive hop for the dry hop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum Hop Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Magnum T90 hop pellets are from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHop variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e T90 hop pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily bittering, with flavour and aroma potential\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early kettle additions and bittering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spice, citrus, floral, herbal and subtle fruity notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal beer styles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pilsner, Helles, Lager, Kölsch, Best Bitter, Pale Ale, IPA and American Pale Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.6% alpha acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e figure is particularly useful when calculating your recipe, allowing you to achieve your required bitterness without using large quantities of hops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean bitterness. High alpha. Subtle spice and citrus. 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