Huell Melon Hops for Honeydew, Strawberry, and Soft Fruit Aroma Huell Melon hops are German-grown T-90 pellets with a softer fruit profile than many citrus-heavy aroma varieties. Brewers use Huell Melon when they want honeydew melon, strawberry, apricot, and light citrus character that feels bright and approachable rather than resinous or sharp. This hop works best when its fruit character is protected in the late kettle, whirlpool, or dry hop. It can bring a modern German aroma profile to pale ale, IPA, wheat beer, saison, blonde ale, and Belgian-inspired beer without pushing the recipe into heavy dank or tropical territory. Flavor and Brewing Use Primary notes: honeydew melon, strawberry, apricot, and light citrus. Best use: whirlpool and dry-hop additions when melon and berry aroma should stay noticeable. Recipe fit: pale ale, IPA, wheat beer, saison, blonde ale, fruit beer, and Belgian-inspired ale. Process note: use a restrained hand in delicate beers; Huell Melon is expressive, but it is still built around a soft fruit impression. Huell Melon Hop Specifications Origin: Germany Hop form: T-90 pellets Alpha acid: 6.9% - 7.5% Beta acid: 7.3% - 7.9% Total oils: 0.8 - 1.2 mL/100 g Recipe Planning Use Huell Melon as a featured aroma hop when the beer needs melon and berry character, or blend it with citrus-forward hops for a brighter profile. For more options, browse pellet hops, hops for brewing, and brewing ingredients. Keep opened hops cold and sealed between brew days.
