Ella T90 Pellets 100g

Description

Product Overview

Ella hops are premium Type 90 hop pellets sourced from Australia’s finest hop farms. These dual-purpose hops were first developed in Victoria, Australia in 2001 and have been in commercial production since 2007.

Each purchase comes in Kegland branded 25g vacuum-sealed packs, ensuring maximum freshness and aroma retention until you’re ready to brew.

Heritage & Development

Ella hops boast an impressive pedigree in the brewing world:

• Developed from traditional Spalt hops
• Half-sister variety to the famous Galaxy hops
• Australian-bred for distinctive character

Specifications

Versatile and aromatic, Ella hops perform excellently at all stages of the brewing process – from early bittering additions to late aroma enhancements and dry hopping applications.

Brewing Characteristics

Ella Hops bring a distinctive character to your brewing arsenal, with a robust alpha acid content of 16.5-17.5% that provides excellent bittering efficiency. The favorable alpha/beta ratio of 2.1-3.2 creates a balanced bitterness profile when used in the boil.

Flavor Profile

This versatile hop demonstrates remarkable flavor transformations depending on when you add it to your brew:

• Early/Late Boil (Low Dosage): Delivers gentle floral notes with subtle star anise spice accents
• High Dosage/Dry Hopping: Unlocks prominent tropical fruit characteristics with distinct grapefruit notes and complex spice undertones

Technical Specifications

Packaging

Ella Hops come in Kegland branded 25g vacuum-sealed packs, ensuring maximum freshness and aroma preservation until you’re ready to brew.

Suggested Beer Styles

Ella hops are prized for their versatility across a wide spectrum of beer styles. These 25g Kegland vacuum-sealed packs deliver the perfect amount for experimentation across multiple brewing projects.

Ideal Styles for Ella Hops

• Pale Ales & IPAs – Ella’s tropical and floral characteristics make it outstanding in American and Australian pale ales, as well as various IPA styles including New World variants
• Lighter Styles – Excellent in Extra Pale Ales (XPA), Pilsners, and New World Lagers where its subtle spice notes can shine
• Darker Beers – Adds complexity to Dark Ales and Stouts with its unique combination of tropical fruit and subtle spice notes

Many brewers find Ella particularly valuable for single-hop beers where its multi-dimensional character can be fully appreciated. The convenient 25g vacuum-sealed format ensures maximum freshness and aroma preservation until you’re ready to brew.

Brewing Applications

Ella hops pellets offer remarkable versatility across the brewing process, making them a prized addition to your brewing arsenal. These 25g Kegland vacuum-sealed packs preserve freshness and aroma until you’re ready to brew.

Bittering Applications

Ella’s high alpha acid content makes it an excellent bittering hop when added early in the boil. When used as a first wort or early addition (60-90 minutes), Ella delivers:

• Clean, well-balanced bitterness without harshness
• Consistent performance across various beer styles
• Subtle background spice character that complements other hop varieties

Flavor & Aroma Applications

The true character of Ella shines when used later in the brewing process. For optimal flavor extraction:

• Add during the last 15 minutes of boil to release floral and delicate spice notes
• Use in whirlpool additions (below 80°C) to maximize tropical fruit character
• Consider a combination of late boil and whirlpool additions for layered complexity

Dry Hopping

Ella truly excels as a dry hop addition, where its complex aromatic profile fully develops. For best results:

• Add during active fermentation (day 2-4) for biotransformation effects
• Use in secondary fermentation for direct aroma impact
• Typical dry hop rates range from 2-6g/L depending on desired intensity
• Expect pronounced tropical fruit, citrus, and floral aromas with subtle spice notes

Hop Storage and Handling

Proper storage of your Ella Hops Pellets is essential to preserve their fresh aromas and brewing qualities.

Each purchase comes in convenient KegLand branded 25g vacuum-sealed packs, designed to protect the hops from oxidation until you’re ready to use them.

Storage Recommendations

• Store unopened packages in a cool, dark, dry location
• For optimal freshness, refrigerate unopened packages (35-45°F/2-7°C)
• For long-term storage (6+ months), freezing is recommended (-10 to 0°F/-23 to -18°C)

Once a package is opened, remaining hops should be resealed with as little oxygen exposure as possible. Consider using a vacuum sealer for any unused portions to maintain quality.

Handling Tips

When brewing day arrives:

• Remove hops from refrigerator/freezer only when needed
• No need to thaw frozen hops before use – add directly to your brew
• Measure accurately – these concentrated pellets are powerful

With proper storage and handling, your Ella Hops Pellets will maintain their distinctive tropical and spice characteristics for your brewing projects.

Similar Hop Varieties

If you’re brewing with Ella hops and looking for alternatives or complementary varieties, consider these options:

• Galaxy – As Ella’s half-sister hop, Galaxy shares some genetic characteristics but offers its own distinct profile with intense passionfruit, peach, and citrus notes. Galaxy tends to be more intensely tropical than Ella but works well in similar beer styles.
• Perle – While not as closely related to Ella, Perle provides a good alternative when seeking a more traditional, slightly spicy hop character with moderate floral and herbal notes. Perle offers lower intensity than Ella but can be an excellent substitute in recipes where you want to tone down tropical characteristics.

All similar varieties are available in Kegland branded 25g vacuum sealed packs, ensuring maximum freshness and aroma preservation for your brewing projects.

Brewing Recommendations and Tips

Ella hops offer a versatile flavor profile that works beautifully across various beer styles. These premium hop pellets come in convenient KegLand branded 25g vacuum-sealed packs, preserving freshness and aroma until you’re ready to brew.

Usage Rates

The amount of Ella hops you add significantly impacts your beer’s character:

• Light Touch (0.5-1g/L): Creates subtle floral and spice notes perfect for delicate European lagers and pilsners
• Moderate Addition (1-2g/L): Develops balanced tropical fruit character with noticeable spice undertones
• Bold Expression (2-4g/L): Delivers intense tropical, citrus and floral characteristics ideal for modern IPAs and pale ales

Effective Pairing Combinations

Ella plays well with numerous hop varieties:

Recipe Inspiration

Ella’s versatility makes it perfect for various beer styles:

• Single-Hop Ella Pale Ale: Let Ella’s full character shine by using it for all hop additions
• Tropical Ella IPA: Combine with Galaxy or Mosaic for an explosive tropical fruit bomb
• Ella-Hopped New World Lager: Use as a late addition to create a modern twist on traditional lager styles
• Ella-Spiced Pilsner: Add small amounts for a delicate spice and floral character
• Ella-Infused Dark Ale: Contrast rich malt flavors with Ella’s bright tropical notes

For best results, use late kettle additions, whirlpool additions, or dry hopping to preserve Ella’s distinctive aromatic qualities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are Ella hops and how do they differ from Galaxy hops?

Ella hops are an Australian hop variety known for their balanced profile of floral, spice and fruit characteristics. While Galaxy hops deliver intense tropical fruit and citrus notes, Ella offers a more subtle complexity with floral, star anise, and gentle tropical fruit notes. Ella typically has a lower alpha acid content than Galaxy, making it versatile for both bittering and aroma applications.

How should I measure and dose Ella hop pellets?

For precise brewing, measure Ella hop pellets by weight rather than volume. Our convenient KegLand 25g vacuum-sealed packs make measuring easy. Typical dosing rates vary by beer style:

• Bittering additions (60+ minutes): 0.5-1g per liter
• Flavor additions (5-20 minutes): 0.5-2g per liter
• Aroma/whirlpool additions: 1-3g per liter
• Dry hopping: 1-4g per liter

Adjust quantities based on your desired intensity and the specific recipe you’re following.

What is dry hopping and how can Ella hops enhance my beer?

Dry hopping involves adding hops during or after fermentation to extract aroma compounds without contributing bitterness. Ella hops excel in dry hopping applications by imparting delicate floral notes, spice characteristics, and subtle tropical fruit flavors without overwhelming the beer. For best results with Ella dry hopping:

• Add during active fermentation (day 3-5) or after primary fermentation
• Use 1-4g per liter depending on desired intensity
• Contact time of 3-7 days is typically sufficient
• Consider a mesh bag or filter to ease removal and reduce hop material in the finished beer

How do pellet hops differ from whole cone hops in brewing?

Our Ella hop pellets provide more consistent results and better storage stability while delivering efficient extraction of hop compounds.

What factors affect hop storage and shelf life?

To maximize the freshness of your KegLand 25g vacuum-sealed Ella hop pellets:

• Temperature: Store cold, ideally below 5°C (41°F) in a refrigerator or freezer
• Oxygen exposure: Keep unopened until use; reseal or transfer to oxygen-barrier bag if not using entire package
• Light: Store in a dark place as UV light degrades hop compounds
• Moisture: Keep dry to prevent mold development
• Time: Even with perfect storage, hop quality gradually degrades; use within 1 year for best results

Properly stored, vacuum-sealed Ella hop pellets can maintain good quality for 1-2 years, though the aromatic qualities will slowly diminish over time.

Recommended Yeast Pairings

Ella’s floral, spice, and citrus character is versatile enough to suit ales, IPAs, and saisons.

• Fermentis SafAle US-05 — Clean base lets Ella’s floral and spice notes express in Australian pale ales.
• Lallemand Voss Kveik — Kveik’s tropical esters complement Ella’s floral character in fast-fermented IPAs.
• Fermentis SafAle W-68 — Fruity saisons and pale ales where Ella’s spice meets W-68’s high ester production.
• Cellar Science Cali American Ale — Australian IPAs and pale ales with Ella’s distinctive floral complexity.