Belma Hops for Strawberry, Melon, and Soft Citrus Belma hops are U.S.-grown T-90 pellets with a soft fruit profile that can bring strawberry, melon, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, herbal, and earthy notes to beer. Use Belma when you want fruit character that stays approachable instead of sharp, resinous, or aggressively tropical. Belma can work as a kettle, whirlpool, or dry-hop addition. It is especially useful in pale ale, IPA, blonde ale, wheat beer, and fruit-forward recipes where a softer berry-and-melon note can round out brighter citrus or support a lighter base beer. Flavor and Brewing Use Primary notes: strawberry, melon, orange, and grapefruit. Supporting notes: pineapple, herbal, and earthy tones. Best fit: IPA, pale ale, blonde ale, wheat beer, fruit beer, and easy-drinking hop-forward ales. How to use it: add early for bitterness, late or whirlpool for fruit flavor, or dry hop when the goal is more visible aroma. Belma Hop Specifications Origin: United States Hop form: T-90 pellets Alpha acid: 9.6% - 12.1% Beta acid: 5.2% - 6.4% Total oils: 1.4 - 1.6 mL/100 g For similar fruit-forward options, browse our pellet hops or compare other hops for brewing. Store opened hop packages cold and sealed to help preserve aroma.
