Alora (HS17701) - Pellets

Unlike most hop varietals that contain what we in the industry call the “big 8” oil groups (Pinene, Myrcene, Limonene, Linalool, Caryophyllene, Farnesene, Humulene, and Geraniol), Alora™ contains over 50% of unidentified total oil uncommon in hop chemistry. Further analysis has revealed a large percentage of this “unidentified” category type to be Selinene – a sesquiterpene rarely found in hops. This rare chemical trait found in Alora™ contributes to its unique flavor/aroma composition. Selinene is a low volatility compound that imparts distinct citrus character directly into finished beer and can be found in fruits such as Calamondin Oranges and Yuzu Fruit.

In addition to Alora’s™ unique oil composition is the elevated amount of thiol precursors, or more specifically, bound 3MH thiols found in Alora™. 3MH thiols are desired for their aroma/flavor contribution into finished beer. 3MH thiols are responsible for tropical fruit, passion fruit, and citrusy aroma/flavor. Other hop varieties containing elevated amounts of 3MH thiol precursors are Cascade and Calypso™, however not all hop varieties containing 3MH precursors are necessarily equal. For instance, the amount of 3MH is an important distinction. For instance, Alora™ contains 5X the amount of 3MH precursor thiols than that of Cascade ( amount may vary from crop year to crop year) .

Along with Alora’s™ distinct oil and thiol profile, it is also one of the most carbon footprint friendly hops grown to date largely due to its genetic makeup. Alora™ was bred using genetic markers to select multiple disease resistance traits, resulting in stacked disease resistance. What this means is that Alora™ has multiple layers of durable plant host protection from mildews, ultimately reducing chemical fungicide applications commonly required.

Key Features of Alora ™ :

• Unique Oil Content: Over 50% of total oils are Selinene – a sesquiterpene rarely found in hops.
• Flavor and Aroma Profile: Alora boasts a tantalizing blend of peach, apricot, sweet melon and yuzu fruit. It’s perfect for a wide range of beer styles, from IPAs to light lagers.
• Sustainable: Alora was bred for vigorous growth with stacked resistant genes for an extremely low carbon footprint. Compared to an average of 30 commercially grown aroma hops, Alora has a 59% lower lb/CO2e emission output.
• Consistent Quality: We’ve invested in state-of-the-art quality control measures to ensure that Alora hops, as well as all other Hopsteiner varieties meet the highest standards bale after bale.

Naming of Alora™ (HS17701)

The name Alora™ is of Latin origin meaning “beautiful dream, dreamlike, or divine light.” As Harriet Tubman said, every great dream begins with a dreamer….or in this case a brewer and we’re sure you’ll craft the beer of your dreams with this out-of-this-world hop.

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Style Guide: perfect for a wide range of beer styles, from IPAs to light lagers

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