Pellets Hops Mistral 5kg

Mistral Hops:

The Mistral hops is a mainly aromatic variety, developed in Alsace by the agricultural counter. It is a cross between Strisselspalt (FR) and Cascade (USA). This hop offers a refreshing and elegant character to the beer thanks to its notes of white fruits and floral touches, notably rose and jasmine. It can also serve as a bittering hop on beers where a fine bitterness is desired.

The Mistral hops brings a soft bitterness and aromas of melon, pear, citrus and grape. Used in Dry Hop, it expresses all its aromatic potential. It is often used for American-style beers, like IPAs, Pale Ales and Pilsners. It can also suit Belgian-style beers, like Saisons.

Organoleptic properties:

• Country of origin: France
• Alpha Acids: 6.5% - 8.5%
• Beta Acids: 3.1% - 3.8%
• Total oils: 1-1.5 ml / 100g

Preferred beer styles:

• IPA
• Saison
• Pale Ale
• Blond ale
• Hoppy lager
• India Pale Lager
• Pilsner

Possible alternatives:

The Mistral hop is a fairly unique French variety. There are no foreseeable substitutes.