Hallertau Blanc Hops for White Wine, Gooseberry, and Modern German Aroma Hallertau Blanc is a German-grown hop offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers who want a modern aroma variety with a profile that feels more expressive than traditional noble hops. It is especially known for white wine, gooseberry, and passion fruit character, with supporting grapefruit, pineapple, and lemongrass that give it a bright, layered profile well suited to contemporary beer styles. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Floral, Woody, Tobacco. That mix of vinous and tropical notes makes Hallertau Blanc especially useful when you want a beer to feel refined and aromatic at the same time. It can bring a grape-like, almost Sauvignon Blanc quality in some recipes while still contributing enough fruit intensity for hop-forward brewing. Flavor and Brewing Character Hallertau Blanc is most often associated with white wine and gooseberry, backed by passion fruit and citrus accents. It works well in late additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping where those brighter aroma compounds can stay prominent in the finished beer. It is especially well suited to IPA, pale ale, Belgian-style ale, and wheat beer, where brewers want a hop profile that feels crisp, expressive, and slightly more distinctive than standard citrus-forward options. Why Brewers Choose Hallertau Blanc Brewers choose Hallertau Blanc when they want a German-grown hop with modern fruit expression, vinous complexity, and strong aroma potential. It is a useful option for recipes that need freshness, individuality, and a more elegant fruit profile. Hop Specifications Origin: Germany Hop form: T-90 Pellets Alpha acid: 9% - 12% Beta acid: 4.5% - 5.5% Total oils: 1.5 mL/100g Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, Belgian-style ale, and wheat beer Packaging and Storage Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve hop oils, aroma intensity, and brewing performance.
