Cryer Malt
Motueka Cryo Hops 2024 Harvest- 50g
Brings a new world edge to a wide range of styles from traditional pilsners to lighter lagers to big ales. The weight of oil to alpha integrates it fully with higher gravity types to balance both malt sweetness and body. Extremely versatile in the brewery.
Brewer Insights
"Orange sherbet, lemon meringue, big limes. Real plush and vibrant, and it gets 10 for delivering impact".
Jude La Rose - Hop Butcher for the World, Chicago, IL USA.
AROMA PROFILE: FRUITY, LEMON, LIME, TROPICAL
Typical Analysis
AA: 15.50%
BA: 13.80%
Cryo Hops® pellets are the concentrated lupulin of whole-leaf hops containing resins and aromatic oils. It is designed to provide intense hop flavour and aroma, enabling brewers to efficiently dose large quantities of alpha acids and oils without introducing astringent flavours or vegetative material. Cryo Hops® pellets can be utilised anywhere whole-leaf hops and hop pellets are traditionally applied.
Dosage rate: We recommend a dosage rate of Cryo Hops pellets of 40-50% of T-90 hop pellets by weight.
CHIEF ADVANTAGES
- Nearly twice the resin content of traditional T-90 hop pellets
- Intense contribution of hop flavour and aroma
- Reduced grassy and vegetal characteristics
- Increased yield through reduced brewhouse trub
Motueka Cryo Hops 2024 Harvest- 50g
Brings a new world edge to a wide range of styles from traditional pilsners to lighter lagers to big ales. The weight of oil to alpha integrates it fully with higher gravity types to balance both malt sweetness and body. Extremely versatile in the brewery.
Brewer Insights
"Orange sherbet, lemon meringue, big limes. Real plush and vibrant, and it gets 10 for delivering impact".
Jude La Rose - Hop Butcher for the World, Chicago, IL USA.
AROMA PROFILE: FRUITY, LEMON, LIME, TROPICAL
Typical Analysis
AA: 15.50%
BA: 13.80%
Cryo Hops® pellets are the concentrated lupulin of whole-leaf hops containing resins and aromatic oils. It is designed to provide intense hop flavour and aroma, enabling brewers to efficiently dose large quantities of alpha acids and oils without introducing astringent flavours or vegetative material. Cryo Hops® pellets can be utilised anywhere whole-leaf hops and hop pellets are traditionally applied.
Dosage rate: We recommend a dosage rate of Cryo Hops pellets of 40-50% of T-90 hop pellets by weight.
CHIEF ADVANTAGES
- Nearly twice the resin content of traditional T-90 hop pellets
- Intense contribution of hop flavour and aroma
- Reduced grassy and vegetal characteristics
- Increased yield through reduced brewhouse trub
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CRYO HOPS
Fo brewers chasing intensely aromatic beers with vibrant hop character and less grassy aftertaste, Cryo Hops® from Yakima Chief Hops represent a significant advancement in hop technology. These pellets are not merely compressed hops; they are a highly concentrated lupulin powder, capturing the very essence of the hop's resins and aromatic oils while leaving much of the vegetative material behind .
This guide will explain the unique cryogenic process, compare Cryo Hops to other pellet types, and show you how to use them to create exceptional beer with greater efficiency.
What Are Cryo Hops and How Are They Made?
Cryo Hops are produced from whole-leaf hops using a proprietary, patented cryogenic separation process . Liquid nitrogen is introduced at the beginning, creating extremely low temperatures and a nitrogen-rich, low-oxygen environment that is ideal for preserving delicate hop aromas .
The key steps in this unique process are:
- Cryogenic Freezing: Whole leaf hops are flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen . This makes the brittle lupulin glands—the tiny yellow pods containing the precious oils and acids—easy to separate from the leafy bract material.
- Gentle Separation: The frozen hops undergo only a single pass through a mechanical sieve . This minimalist handling gently shakes the lupulin free, resulting in a pure, concentrated powder.
- Cold Pelletising: The concentrated lupulin powder is then pressed into pellets through a die that is kept strictly for Cryo Hops production, all within the same cold, low-oxygen environment . This prevents oxidation and degradation of the delicate aromas.
The result is a hop pellet with virtually double the concentration of oils and alpha acids compared to traditional T-90 pellets, giving you far more of what you want from a hop.
How Cryo Hops Compare to Other Hop Formats
To understand the value of Cryo Hops, it helps to see how they stack up against other common hop products. The differences are substantial, from their composition to their performance in your beer.
Key Differentiators for Cryo Hops
- Vs. T-90 Pellets: The most noticeable difference is in the sensory experience. Cryo Hops provide a powerful, "raw hop" aroma, akin to sticking your nose in a freshly opened bag of hops, without the grassy, vegetal notes that can sometimes come from T-90s . This also means you use less physical material, leading to less beer loss in your fermenter due to absorption by hop matter.
- Vs. Other Lupulin-Enriched Hops (T-45): While both are concentrated, the patented Cryo process is what sets it apart. Generic lupulin pellets are typically processed with mechanical refrigeration in a warmer, oxygen-rich environment, which can lead to oxidation and degraded quality . Cryo Hops' continuous cold chain and nitrogen blanket ensure superior preservation of volatile aromatic compounds.
Why You Should Use Cryo Hops in Your Home Brew
Intensify Hop Aroma and Flavour
Cryo Hops deliver a potent burst of pure hop character. Expect vibrant, saturated notes of citrus, tropical fruit, or pine, with a clean, resinous quality that is often lost when using hops with more vegetative matter.
Improve Brewing Efficiency and Yield
Although Cryo Hops have a higher upfront cost per kilo, they are more cost-effective because you use about half the amount . This also translates directly to more finished beer. With less plant matter soaking up your precious wort and beer, you can see a noticeable increase in your keg or bottle yield from the same batch size.
How to Use Cryo Hops in Your Recipes
Integrating Cryo Hops into your process is straightforward. Yakima Chief Hops recommends saving them for post-boil additions to maximise their aromatic potential .
- General Rule of Thumb: For both whirlpool and dry hop additions, start by using 40% to 50% of the weight you would normally use of T-90 pellets . For example, if your recipe calls for 4 ounces of a T-90 hop for dry hopping, begin with 2 ounces of its Cryo Hop equivalent .
- Pro Tip: Many brewers find that using a blend of Cryo and T-90 pellets creates the most complex and layered hop profile. Use Cryo for a bright, intense "pop" of pure aroma and T-90s to provide a supportive, rounded backbone.
Unlock a new level of aroma and efficiency in your home brew by incorporating Cryo Hops into your next IPA, Pale Ale, or any beer where bold, clean hop character is the goal.
